José Woldenberg

José Woldenberg
1st President of the Federal Electoral Institute of Mexico
In office
1996–2003
Succeeded byLuis Carlos Ugalde
Personal details
Born
Isaac José Woldenberg Karakowski

(1952-09-08) 8 September 1952
Monterrey, Nuevo León
CitizenshipMexican
SpouseJulia Carabias (divorced)
ResidenceMexico City
Alma materNational Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
OccupationPolitical scientist, editor and commentator.

Isaac José Woldenberg Karakowski (born 8 September 1952) is a Mexican political scientist and sociologist who served as the first president of the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) and currently works as director of Nexos magazine.