Singer Imelda Tuñón has officially obtained a court-ratified protection order against her former mother-in-law, actress Maribel Guardia, along with Guardia’s husband, Marco Chacón, and their attorney, Alonso Beceiro. The legal protective measures come in the wake of intensifying tensions and public disputes surrounding the tragic April 2023 death of Julián Figueroa.
The latest legal friction escalated after Tuñón admitted publicly during an appearance on the program Mesa Cero that she gave non-prescription medication to Figueroa prior to his passing. Following those statements, Guardia filed an official complaint with the authorities regarding potential health-related offenses and investigative lines tied to her son’s death, prompting Tuñón’s legal defense team to secure protective measures to curb ongoing harassment and public scrutiny.
Legal Proceedings at the Reclusorio Norte
Imelda Tuñón appeared alongside her legal counsel at the judicial courts near the Reclusorio Norte in Mexico City to request and formalize the protection order. Anel Beltrán, one of Tuñón’s attorneys, confirmed in an interview with the program Ventaneando that a judge ultimately ratified the protection measures in favor of her client and her minor son.
According to the defense team, the restrictions extend beyond Maribel Guardia to include Marco Chacón and legal representatives such as Alonso Beceiro. Although Guardia, Chacón, and their attorney were formally notified of the hearing, none of them were present in the courtroom.
Addressing the scope of the protection order, defense lawyer Jorge Joaquín Díaz explained that the primary objective is to stop the parties from publicly litigating or discussing the case in the media. The legal team argued that public statements often distort facts, pointing to discrepancies between Tuñón’s original statements regarding medication and how they were later characterized in legal filings.
Background of the Dispute and Medication Claims
The conflict between the two women intensified significantly following Tuñón’s televised disclosures about how she managed Julián Figueroa’s anxiety and sleeping difficulties. During her podcast appearance, Tuñón stated that she described symptoms to medical professionals to obtain prescriptions for her late husband.
Following these revelations, Alonso Beceiro, acting as legal counsel for Maribel Guardia, announced formal complaints focusing on potential health-related offenses. Additionally, separate legal actions regarding child custody and alleged abandonment have further strained relations between the families following the 2023 passing of Figueroa at age 27.
Outside the courthouse, Tuñón addressed reporters regarding the emotional toll of the ongoing litigation. Denying rumors that she had fled Mexico with her child, she maintained that her priority remains ensuring the safety and well-being of her son amid the unfolding judicial procedures.
Terms and Enforcement of Protection Measures
While the detailed specifics of the judicial order remain strictly managed by the court, the protective measures generally mandate:
- Prohibition of direct communication or proximity to Imelda Tuñón and her minor son.
- Prevention of intimidation, harassment, or provocative public statements via media outlets or third parties.
- Safeguarding private information to avoid localizing or identifying Tuñón and her child in vulnerable situations.
Legal representatives for Tuñón reiterated that the primary goal of the current phase is to maintain judicial confidentiality and minimize public rhetoric while investigations continue under the supervision of Mexico City authorities.
