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Chihuahua Gov. Maru Campos’ Husband, Businessman Víctor Cruz Russek, Dies at 75

The state issued a formal communiqué confirming the death, prompting cross-party condolences as outlets reported cancer-related complications.

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Su visión y liderazgo lo llevaron a la presidencia del Grupo CR3, un referente en el sector automotriz. | Crédito: redes sociales
Víctor Cruz Russek
Fallece esposo de la gobernadora de Chihuahua, Maru Campos

Overview

  • The Government of Chihuahua confirmed on Oct. 5 that Víctor Cruz Russek, spouse of Governor María Eugenia “Maru” Campos, has died at age 75.
  • He had been hospitalized in recent weeks for cancer, with several reports referencing lung cancer as the underlying illness.
  • Cruz Russek led the automotive group CR3 and served as a counselor to AMDA, Bancomer, Inverlat, Universidad La Salle and UACH.
  • He and Campos were married in a private ceremony in January 2025 after about a year of courtship.
  • Roughly a month ago he appeared in a video discussing his illness and resolve to recover, while leaders from PAN, PRI and Morena have posted public condolences.