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Today in History: Mexican Tour Guide Fatally Attacked in Hate Crime

9/28/2025

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On September 28, 1998, Fernando Rios, a Mexican tour guide, was murdered in New Orleans in a brutal act of gay bashing. His death highlighted the ongoing violence against the LGBTQ+ community and sparked outrage, prompting calls for justice and greater protections for marginalized groups in the city and beyond.

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On September 28, 1998, Fernando Rios, a Mexican tour guide, was murdered in New Orleans in a brutal act of gay bashing. His death highlighted the ongoing violence against the LGBTQ+ community and sparked outrage, prompting calls for justice and greater protections for marginalized groups in the city and beyond.