Rivera Ordered To Trial Over Cash Smuggling

The star was detained at Mexico City's international airport last May (09) as she waited to board a plane to Los Angeles after officials discovered $52,167 (£34,778) in her carry-on luggage during a random search.

She was released from police custody after paying an $850 (£567) penalty - but now she must face trial for the alleged offence.

Mexican authorities claim Rivera, who lives in California, admitted to carrying $20,000 (£13,000), but the law states anyone carrying more than $10,000 (£6,667) in cash between countries must declare it.

The singer insists the incident was a misunderstanding, alleging she intended to declare the cash upon arrival in the U.S. and was unaware she had to alert authorities in Mexico about the money, reports the Associated Press.