Jorge Kahwagi Macari, a prominent Mexican businessman, former federal lawmaker, and undefeated cruiserweight boxer, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the age of 58. Public figures and former political colleagues shared condolences across social media, while official sources have not yet disclosed the specific cause of death.
Jorge Kahwagi Gastine and Sonja Macari Chalhub
Jorge Kahwagi Macari was born on May 28, 1968, in Mexico City. He was the son of businessman Jorge Kahwagi Gastine and Sonja Macari Chalhub, and was part of a family of Lebanese origin established in Mexico. His father, who passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 85, was a businessman, lawyer, and president of La Crónica de Hoy. The Kahwagi family built their wealth primarily in the business sector. Jorge Kahwagi Gastine headed Cosmocolor, a company dedicated to identification technology, in addition to leading business organizations and later Grupo Crónica.
Political Career and Congressional Service in the LIX and LXI Legislatures
Ecologist Green Party of Mexico
Born in Mexico City on May 28, 1968, Kahwagi built a public profile that spanned business, entertainment, and federal politics. His entry into politics began with the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM). He was a federal deputy during the LIX Legislature, from 2003 to 2006, although his political activity began in 2001. During this initial congressional term, he coordinated his parliamentary group and contributed to committees covering economics, budget, and public finance. The Legislative Information System records that he studied Administration and Accounting and, subsequently, Law.
Later, he joined Nueva Alianza, a party of which he served as secretary general and president. Between 2009 and 2012, he returned to the Chamber of Deputies as a legislator for that political institute.
Professional Boxing Record and Return to the Ring
World Boxing Council
In the world of boxing, he was always accused of rigging and fixing his fights, through which he achieved a perfect undefeated record with 12 fights held, all won by knockout. He won the vacant national Cruiserweight title, as well as the vacant WBC International Cruiserweight title and the WBO and WBC Latino Cruiserweight titles.
Television Stints and Public Profile
Big Brother VIP 3
The spotlight was always to Kahwagi’s liking, who participated in “Big Brother,” a reality show produced by Televisa. In 2004, he requested a leave of absence as a deputy to participate in Big Brother VIP 3, the Televisa reality show. The decision sparked criticism because it implied that a legislator was absent.
In 2013, his former partner Gabriela González accused him of hitting her, after attending a hospital in Puerto Vallarta to receive medical attention, where she was treated for a skull fissure. The alleged cause of the aggression was that Kahwagi became upset over the definitive breakup with the woman who had been his partner for a year and a half.
Tributes From Political Colleagues and Public Figures
This Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the death of Jorge Kahwagi Macari at the age of 58 was confirmed, one of the most controversial and recognized figures of public, business, and sporting life in Mexico. The news of his passing began to circulate on social networks and was quickly replicated by various personalities from the political and entertainment fields, who expressed their condolences. So far, official sources have not specified the specific causes of his death.
Roberto Palazuelos was one of the first to speak out about the death on social media. Fly high dear Jorge just as you lived,
the actor and businessman wrote.
One of the first political reactions was that of Manuel Velasco, who shared a message on his X account to say goodbye to whom he remembered as his friend and colleague in the Chamber of Deputies. Manuel Velasco stated: “I deeply regret the death of my friend Jorge Kahwagi Macari, with whom we served together as federal deputies in the 59th Legislature. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, whom I accompany in their sorrow with a fraternal and supportive embrace. Rest in peace”.