Veracruz, Ver.- Alexandra Landeros Torres , the young trans woman who died after falling from the Allende bridge in the city of Veracruz , was described as a person whom her family accepted, recognized and respected as she defined herself.

Alexandra was 19 years old when she fell from the Allende Bridge in the city of Veracruz. After the incident , she was assisted by paramedics and rushed to a hospital, where she died due to the severity of her injuries .

In response, LGBTIQ+ activist Jazziel Bustamante spoke out on social media. She asked for respect for the young woman's memory and especially for her family, who are going through a difficult time due to their grief.

“He was 19 years old and was going through very strong emotional problems which led him to substance use,” he said in a post on the social network Facebook.

The activist said that after learning what had happened, she contacted Alexandra 's family .

She later asked that social media and the media respect Alexandra 's gender identity , who defined herself as a trans woman .

“Her mother and grandmother are wonderful people who accepted, recognized, and respected her as she defined herself. We ask that you use her name and pronouns, and avoid content that violates her dignity or her family’s grief.”

She added that messages of hate and discrimination against Alexandra were spread on social media because she is a member of the LGBTIQ+ community.

“To the trolls, haters, members of the manosphere, and people who use their religious beliefs to deny her identity or blame her and her family: your mockery, your rejection, and the discrimination you normalize cause harm.”

The activist called on families and society to provide support, understanding, and respect to people in the LGBTQ+ community, warning that discrimination and rejection can negatively impact their mental health . She also emphasized the importance of ensuring unbiased support and professional care.

She spoke out so that Alexandra would be remembered with dignity and reiterated that her family deserves respect , solidarity and support .