Extradition
 
Detention of Víctor Álvarez Puga in US triggers extradition process to Mexico
Juan Pérez صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, husband of Inés Gómez Mont, was detained in Miami over immigration irregularities, prompting extradition efforts from Mexico for money laundering and organized crime charges. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the government's push for his return to face justice. A key hearing is set for November.
Simón Levy denies detention in Portugal and claims to be in the United States
Businessman and former official Simón Levy contradicted President Claudia Sheinbaum by denying he was detained in Portugal and claiming he is in the United States. Sheinbaum presented an official notification from Portuguese authorities indicating his detention on October 28, 2025. Levy showed his passport in an interview and called the accusations false.
 
Gang leader Mikael Tenezos detained for 30 crimes
Maria Karlsson صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, alleged leader of the Dalen network, has been detained in Sweden for around 30 serious crimes following extradition from Mexico. He faces charges including drug smuggling, attempted murder, and involving minors in criminal activities. Tenezos denies all allegations.
Two Latin American fugitives arrested for sexual abuses against minors
Spain's National Police have arrested a Peruvian and a Costa Rican fugitive in Madrid for serious sexual abuses against minors in their home countries. These detentions mark the anniversary of Operation Peluche, which has captured 35 individuals in a year. Both are in provisional prison awaiting extraditions that could take years.
Cuba extradites wanted chinese citizen to mexico
The Cuban government handed over Chinese citizen Zhi Dong Zhang to Mexican authorities on October 23, 2025, following a formal extradition request. Zhang had been detained in Cuba for crimes including document forgery and human trafficking. He was a fugitive from Mexican justice since July 2025 for international drug trafficking.