Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained by ICE and on track to be deported

  Mexican boxer, Julio Csar Chvez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents and is in the process of being deported from the United States over alleged cartel ties and other infractions, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. Chvez Jr., the son of longtime boxer Julio Csar Chvez, entered the country on a tourist visa in August 2023, which expired in February 2024, according to the release. DHS officials say Chvez Jr. made fraudulent statements on his recent immigration application and has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for alleged involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives, according to the release. His attorney told the Associated Press the current allegations against his client are outrageous and simply another headline to terrorize the community. The boxer filed for permanent residency in April 2024 based on his marriage to a US citizen, who DHS officials say is connected to the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico through a past relationship with one of the now-deceased sons of Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, the former leader of the cartel. He was allowed to reenter the country on January 4 and the US government determined he was in the country illegally and could be removed on June 27, the release said. Chvez Jr. fought Paul the next day, losing in a unanimous decision to the YouTuber-turned-boxer. This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate with an active arrest warrant for trafficking guns, ammunition, and explosives was arrested by ICE. It is shocking the previous administration flagged this criminal illegal alien as a public safety threat, but chose to not prioritize his removal and let him leave and COME BACK into our country, Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in the statement. Under President Trump, no one is above the lawincluding world-famous athletes. Our message to any cartel affiliates in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over.The post Mexican boxer Julio Csar Chvez Jr. detained by ICE and on tracktobedeported appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.