Overview

• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed to USA Today that Chávez was handed over by U.S. authorities and jailed in Sonora.
• Officials say the warrant accuses the former champion of belonging to a criminal organization and trading in weapons, ammunition and explosives.
• ICE arrested him in Los Angeles in early July for overstaying a tourist visa and for alleged false statements on a green‑card application.
• U.S. immigration authorities labeled Chávez an "egregious threat to public safety" during the removal process.
• His lawyer and family deny the organized‑crime and trafficking allegations reported by Mexican authorities.