Front Line is deeply saddened by the killing of human rights defender Octavio Acuna, a member of la Asociación Queretana de Educación para la Sexualidad. In the wake of this incident, Front Line is deeply concerned about the safety of all the members of la Asociación Queretana de Educación para la Sexualidad.

On 21 June 2005, at a sexual health shop and information centre in Queretaro, Octavio Acuna bled to death after reportedly being stabbed several times. It is reported, that no object of any value was taken from the scene by the attacker. Octavio Acuna has been the victim of acts of intimidation for quite some time. In 2004, he made a statement before the Comisión Estatal de Derechos Humanos (CEDH) accusing several police officers of discrimination.

Front Line believes that the death of Octavio Acuna may be an attempt to curb the legitimate work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights defenders in Mexico.

Front Line has called on the Mexican authorities to order an immediate and independent investigation into the killing of Octavio Acuna and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Mexican authorities should take the necessary measures to guarantee the security of all human rights defenders in Mexico working on issues of sexual equality.