Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr deported from US: Authorities
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of a legendary world champion boxer, has been deported from the United States to Mexico to face serious charges, including arms trafficking and organized crime. Mexican authorities confirmed his transfer to prison in Sonora after he was apprehended by US immigration officials following a boxing match. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced there was an existing arrest warrant against him. Chavez Jr is alleged to have connections with the Sinaloa Cartel, allegations that he and his family deny.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has been detained in Mexico after being deported by the United States to face drug trafficking-related charges, according to Mexican authorities.
Chavez Jr was deported, with President Claudia Sheinbaum stating that there was an arrest warrant for him in Mexico for arms trafficking and organized crime.
Mexican prosecutors allege Chavez Jr acted as a henchman for the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, labeled a foreign terrorist organization by Washington.
Chavez Jr's lawyer and family have rejected the accusations, with records showing he was arrested at a Nogales checkpoint and transferred to a federal institution.
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