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Trans Teen Makes History with Legal Gender Change

7/16/2025

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In June 2023, 17-year-old Jessie Quiroz from Sola de Vega, Mexico, made history as the first transgender teen to legally change his gender identity under Oaxaca's Trans Youth Law. Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles with the unwavering support of his mother and a local rights group, Jessie’s triumph symbolizes a powerful step forward for transgender rights in Mexico.

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In June 2023, 17-year-old Jessie Quiroz from Sola de Vega, Mexico, made history as the first transgender teen to legally change his gender identity under Oaxaca's Trans Youth Law. Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles with the unwavering support of his mother and a local rights group, Jessie’s triumph symbolizes a powerful step forward for transgender rights in Mexico.