Benjamín Medrano Quezada
MexicopoliticianMaleb. 19665.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Benjamín Medrano Quezada (1966-2023) was a prominent Mexican politician and businessman, known for being the first openly gay mayor in Mexico, serving the municipality of Fresnillo, Zacatecas from 2013 to 2015. Born in Nochistlán de Mejía, Zacatecas, he held a master's degree in Constitutional Law and was also recognized for his unique personal style, often seen in white shirts, denim jeans, cowboy boots, and a hat. His tenure as mayor occurred in a region marked by issues related to drug trafficking and insecurity. Tragically, Medrano was murdered in Guadalajara, Jalisco on July 7, 2023, in an attack that shocked the local and national political community.
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Benjamín Medrano Quezada was the director of the Feria Regional de Fresnillo and was murdered shortly before the massacre.
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Benjamín Medrano Quezada was the former mayor of Fresnillo who was recently murdered.
Los colgados de Zacatecas, escribe Héctor De MauleónMexico· 2026-07-20
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Benjamín Medrano Quezada was recognized in the public sphere for being the first openly gay mayor in the history of Mexico.
esto se sabe del crimen ocurrido en Guadalajara
Colombia· 2026-07-11