Mexican Media Figure Held In Florida

Inés Gómez Mont is currently in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida. The detention took place on October 30, 2026, in Miami.

Mexican authorities have pursued Gómez Mont for over five years. In 2021, officials issued arrest orders against her. The orders alleged she was involved in a scheme to divert public resources. They also cited simulated contracts, the use of shell companies, and money laundering.

According to ICE records, she is under the jurisdiction of U.S. immigration authorities. Officials are determining her current legal situation. El Universal reports she is held at the Broward Transitional Center. This facility is located in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Mexico's Attorney General's Office issued a statement on X. The office said the detention resulted from collaboration with the U.S. government. It confirmed that an active arrest order exists for her alleged role in tax fraud. Mexican investigators have also linked her to organized crime and illicit financial operations.

Mexican officials have not yet announced if they will file a formal extradition request immediately.