# Death of businessman Max Higgins in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-businessman-max-higgins-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:10:11.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2.

Max Higgins, a Jamaican national known for his ambitious and unfulfilled promises in Argentina, was found dead at age 55 in the Libertad area of Merlo, Buenos Aires province. His body was discovered by a bus driver on a public road.

Higgins, whose real name was Emile Maxim St. Patrick Higgins, gained notoriety in Argentina starting around 2007 when he claimed he would build the first ‘Disney-style’ theme park in Latin America. During his rise, he maintained a high-profile lifestyle and organized large-scale events featuring football legends. However, his career was marked by legal challenges, including lawsuits from Disney and Warner for fraud and issuing bad checks. Following his period of wealth, Higgins fell into extreme poverty and spent his final years living on the streets.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Max Higgins found dead in Argentina after failed theme park promises

Max Higgins, the Jamaican businessman who once promised to build a Disney-style theme park in Argentina, has died in poverty after being found on a street in Merlo, Buenos Aires.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/max-higgins-found-dead-in-argentina-after-failed-theme-park-promises

### 2026-08-24: Tragedy in Dominican Republic and death of Max Higgins in Argentina

A catamaran shipwreck in Baní, Dominican Republic, killed a 25-year-old woman and left one man in intensive care. Separately, Jamaican businessman Max Higgins was found dead in Argentina.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vern-punta-cana-adolescent-dies-following-dispute-over-mobile-phone

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