Benjamin Medrano said his sexuality only became an issue in the electoral campaign when the opposition¹ tried to use it against him in conservative Zacatecas state. 

 

The city has been caught up in a turf war（地盘争夺战） between drug cartels operating in central and northern Mexico. 

 

Mr Medrano says he hopes to make a difference for the people of Fresnillo.

 

He posted a message on his Twitter account soon after the ceremony: "The time has come to listen to your demands and address your problems. I have a commitment with you".

 

Two of Mexico's biggest criminal organisations - Los Zetas and the Gulf² Cartel - have been fighting for control of drug trafficking routes leading north towards the American border.

 

Mr Medrano said the fact that he has no involvement with criminal organisations would enable him to do a good job for the people of Fresnillo.

 

"What matters the least for the people is who you may sleep with, what you do in your private life. What they want is good results from their politicians," he told BBC Mundo.

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