Overview

• The Government of the State of Chihuahua announced his death on October 5 in an official statement.
• Excélsior reports he had been hospitalized in recent days with a reserved prognosis and died of cancer.
• He was a prominent figure in the automotive and livestock sectors and was recognized by the state for contributions to economic development.
• Cruz Russek served as president of Grupo CR3 and held advisory roles with AMDA, Bancomer, Inverlat, Universidad La Salle, and UACH.
• Political figures and state officials issued public condolences, while the governor had not released a personal statement in the reports provided.