The younger Chavez faces some serious accusations. He's charged with fibbing on his residency paperwork, getting mixed up with organized crime, arms trafficking, and explosives. It's a far cry from his days in the boxing ring.
This arrest didn't come out of nowhere. Mexican authorities have had their eye on Chavez Jr. since 2019. They even issued an arrest warrant for him back in 2023. Now, they're working on getting him sent back to Mexico to face the music once the U.S. wraps up its legal business with him.
But here's where it gets really juicy. Chavez Sr., the boxing icon himself, is caught up in this mess too. He's accused of introducing his son to Los Chapitos, a group linked to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. The elder Chavez says he knows some Sinaloa group members, but claims it's just part of living in Culiacan - no criminal stuff involved.
"I know some of those guys, sure. But that's just how it is in Culiacan. It doesn't mean we're up to no good,"Chavez Sr. told reporters, standing by his son's innocence.
Junior's got a bit of a checkered past. He's been in and out of rehab, tangled up in legal battles, and stirred up scandals on social media. His partner, Frida Munoz, has her own cartel connection - she's the widow of Edgar Guzman, son of the notorious Chapo Guzman.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico chimed in, confirming that they've been looking into Chavez Jr. for years. She promised they're handling everything by the book and will make sure he faces Mexican justice after the U.S. is done with him.
The public's split on this one. Some folks are calling for justice, while others think it's overkill just because Chavez Jr. is famous. There's also been some grumbling about why Mexican authorities took so long to act on that arrest warrant.
This whole situation shines a light on the tricky relationships between celebs and organized crime groups in places like Culiacan. It's a world where the lines between fame, family, and felony can get pretty blurry.