Chávez Jr. arrested in the US; linked to "Los Chapitos"

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Abel Barajas

Mexico City (July 4, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

Accused by the US of links to the Sinaloa Cartel, Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested yesterday in California for deportation to Mexico. Credit: Special

The boxer is linked to members of an arms trafficking cell linked to "Los Chapitos" in Nogales, Sonora. Credit: Special

Accused by the United States of links to the Sinaloa Cartel and organized crime, Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested yesterday in Studio City, California, for deportation to Mexico.