Mexican television personality Inés Gómez Mont’s husband, Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, has returned to public attention following her arrest in Miami, Florida, on October 30, 2026. The former television presenter was detained after spending approximately five years wanted by Mexican authorities over alleged financial crimes. Her husband, a Mexican lawyer and businessman, is also facing legal proceedings connected to an investigation involving nearly 2.95 billion Mexican pesos in government contracts.
Álvarez Puga was previously detained by American immigration authorities in September 2025. He was subsequently released on bail but remains subject to immigration proceedings in the United States. His wife’s arrest has renewed questions about their marriage, children and possible extradition to Mexico.
Who Is Inés Gómez Mont’s Husband?
Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga is a Mexican lawyer, businessman and tax adviser originally from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.
He established his professional reputation through Álvarez Puga & Asociados, a legal and financial consulting firm he founded with his brother Alejandro in 2000.
The company specialized in tax planning, legal representation, corporate advisory services and financial consulting. It eventually expanded its operations to more than 45 cities across Mexico.
However, Álvarez Puga became the subject of a federal investigation in 2021 following allegations concerning irregular financial transactions and government contracts.
When Did Inés Gómez Mont Marry Víctor Álvarez Puga?
Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga married on February 3, 2015, during a private ceremony.
Their relationship attracted considerable attention in Mexico because Gómez Mont was already an established television personality.
Before marrying Álvarez Puga, she was married to businessman Javier Díaz, with whom she had four children.
The couple subsequently built a blended family, combining children from their previous relationships with two children born during their marriage.
How Many Children Do Inés Gómez Mont and Her Husband Have?
Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga have two children together, Bosco and María.
Gómez Mont also has four children from her previous marriage to Javier Díaz. Álvarez Puga has a son from an earlier relationship.
Together, they formed a blended family of seven children.
Before the legal controversy, Gómez Mont frequently shared family photographs and personal moments on social media.
Why Was Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga Arrested?
Álvarez Puga was detained in Miami on September 24, 2025, by United States immigration authorities.
His detention involved alleged irregularities concerning his immigration status rather than the direct execution of a Mexican criminal arrest warrant.
Separately, Mexican prosecutors have accused him of involvement in an alleged network of companies that received government contracts and conducted fraudulent financial transactions.
The investigation concerns approximately 2.95 billion pesos in contracts awarded between 2016 and 2017.
Álvarez Puga faces allegations involving organized crime, money laundering, misuse of public funds and tax-related offenses. These accusations remain unresolved, and no conviction has been established in the reported proceedings.
Where Is Inés Gómez Mont’s Husband Now?
As of October 31, 2026, Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga is reportedly out of immigration detention after obtaining release on bail.
He remains subject to conditions imposed by American immigration authorities, including electronic monitoring.
His next immigration hearing is reportedly scheduled for November 2026.
Mexican authorities have continued pursuing his extradition, although previous requests for provisional detention encountered legal obstacles in the United States.
Are Inés Gómez Mont and Her Husband Still Together?
Inés Gómez Mont and Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga remain publicly identified as husband and wife.
There has been no verified announcement confirming that the couple has divorced or legally separated.
Their individual legal proceedings have attracted renewed attention following Gómez Mont’s October 30 arrest.
While both remain connected to the broader Mexican financial investigation, their legal cases in the United States involve separate procedures.
For now, Álvarez Puga remains out of immigration detention under reported restrictions, while Mexican authorities continue seeking legal action concerning the allegations against him.