Cancún, Mexico — Attorneys representing Julio César Chávez Jr. have submitted a petition for an injunction in a federal court in Cancún, seeking to suspend any potential arrest orders issued by Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR) should the former boxer return to the country. The request follows his recent detention in the United States.
Legal Proceedings and Court Ruling
The legal representatives filed the injunction demand at the Twenty-Seventh Circuit of the Federal Judiciary in Quintana Roo, as documented in case file 617/2025. The filing occurred on Friday, July 4, two days after Chávez Jr.’s arrest in the U.S.
The petition, submitted under the real name Julio César Chávez Carrasco, sought to preemptively block any actions by Mexican authorities—including detention, retention, or isolation—should he re-enter national territory. However, the Third District Court in Cancún dismissed the request on Monday, July 7. The ruling was issued by the presiding federal judge, though the defense retains the right to appeal under Mexico’s Amparo Law.
Background of the Case
National media reports, citing sources within the FGR, indicate that Chávez Jr. was detained on July 2 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He faces an outstanding arrest warrant in Mexico for alleged involvement in organized crime and weapons trafficking. As of the latest updates, he remains in U.S. custody pending deportation proceedings.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the high-profile nature of the defendant, son of legendary boxer Julio César Chávez. Legal experts note that the defense may still pursue further appeals, potentially bringing the matter before one of Quintana Roo’s three Collegiate Circuit Courts.
The injunction filing marks an unusual legal maneuver in a case that continues to unfold across international jurisdictions.
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