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Jorge Kahwagi Macari dies at 58 after career in politics and boxing
Jorge Kahwagi Macari, a prominent Mexican figure known for his diverse career in politics, professional boxing, and television, died on September 30, 2026, at the age of 58. His passing was confirmed by public figures including Senator Manuel Velasco Coello and actor Roberto Palazuelos.
Kahwagi held significant political roles, serving as a federal deputy for the Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM) and later for Nueva Alianza, the latter of which he presided over from 2007 to 2011. He gained widespread media attention in 2004 when he took a leave of absence from his legislative duties to participate in the reality show Big Brother VIP.
In the sporting arena, Kahwagi was a professional boxer in the cruiserweight division, holding international titles from the WBC and WBO. His career was marked by an undefeated record of 11 knockouts during his primary competitive period. While his death has been widely reported, an official cause has not been released by his family, though some media reports have suggested a cerebral hemorrhage.
His death comes approximately six months after the passing of his father, businessman Jorge Kahwagi Gastine.
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Green Ecological Party of Mexico · Jorge Kahwagi Gastine · Jorge Kahwagi Macari · Manuel Velasco Coello · Nueva Alianza · Partido Verde Ecologista de México · Roberto Palazuelos
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Kahwagi Macari served as a federal deputy during the LIX Legislature. www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge Kahwagi Macari was 58 years old at the time of his death. www.elsureste.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jorge Kahwagi Macari died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Senator Manuel Velasco confirmed the death of Jorge Kahwagi Macari. www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kahwagi Macari was associated with the Nueva Alianza and PVEM political parties. www.elsureste.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kahwagi Macari was a professional boxer who held titles in the cruiserweight division. www.elsureste.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kahwagi Macari participated in the reality television program ‘Big Brother VIP’. www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] His father, Jorge Kahwagi Gastine, passed away approximately six months prior to his death. www.elsureste.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] The cause of death has not been officially reported. diarioavanzada.com.mx · www.firmas.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Senator Manuel Velasco Coello announced the death of Jorge Kahwagi Macari. diarioavanzada.com.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · codigoqro.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] He held the national presidency of the Nueva Alianza party. diarioavanzada.com.mx · codigoqro.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Jorge Kahwagi Macari died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 58. diarioavanzada.com.mx · www.firmas.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · codigoqro.mx · www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx