Ociel Baena
Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 December 1984 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico |
| Died | 13 November 2023 (aged 38) Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Alma mater | Autonomous University of Coahuila |
| Occupation | Electoral magistrate, LGBT rights activist |
| Known for | First non-binary magistrate in Latin America |
| Nickname | Le Magistrade |
Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo (9 December 1984 – 13 November 2023) was a Mexican activist and electoral magistrate at the State Electoral Court of Aguascalientes. On 1 October 2022, they became the first non-binary magistrate in Latin American history.[1][2][3]
Baena was born in Saltillo, Coahuila. They earned a bachelor's and master's degree in law from the Autonomous University of Coahuila, and a doctorate in electoral law from the Autonomous University of Durango. Before being appointed magistrate, Baena worked as an electoral secretary at the National Electoral Institute and as a professor of electoral law at the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes.[4]
Their accomplishments were covered by CNN en Español and the segment was nominated in the 34th GLAAD Media Awards.[5]
Baena, along with their partner, was found dead in their home in the city of Aguascalientes on 13 November 2023, at the age of 38.[2][6][7][8] Federal Security Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said it was unclear whether it was a homicide or an accident of some kind, and state authorities said there was no indication any third parties had entered their home.[9]
References
- ^ "Jesús Ociel Baena, la primera persona no binaria en América Latina en llegar a un cargo de magistrado electoral" (in Spanish). CNN. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b Rosete, Erika (13 November 2023). "Hallado sin vida el 'magistrade' Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo en su casa en Aguascalientes" (in Spanish). El Pais. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Jesús Ociel Baena: Mexico's first non-binary magistrate found dead". BBC News. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ Baena Saucedo, Jesús Ociel. "Síntesis curricular" (PDF). Tribunal Electoral del Estado de Aguascalientes (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate found dead at home". Reuters. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Janetsky, Megan. "Mexican LGBTQ+ figure found dead at home after receiving death threats". Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Cerbón, Mónica (13 November 2023). "Hallan sin vida al magistrade Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo en Aguascalientes". Proceso. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Jesús Ociel Baena: Mexico's first non-binary magistrate found dead". BBC News. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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