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U.S. Detains Víctor Álvarez Puga in Miami Immigration Facility as Mexico Pursues Extradition

His custody stems from an immigration infraction, with a federal judge granting him an individual bond hearing.

Overview

  • ICE confirms Álvarez Puga is held at Krome North in Miami after a Sept. 24 detention for a migratory irregularity.
  • His confinement is administrative under U.S. immigration law and is not a U.S. criminal case tied to Mexican allegations.
  • Mexico’s government signaled the Fiscalía will seek his return, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying the goal is to send him to Mexico.
  • Court filings indicate he sought asylum in the U.S.; Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga recognized his right to an individual bond hearing.
  • Media have reported a Nov. 12 date related to a deportation ruling, while long‑standing Mexican warrants allege organized crime and money laundering involving roughly 3 billion pesos.