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# **The DEA commended the 'decisive actions' of the Mexican authorities in capturing Rafael Alvarez Ayala.**

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> *The DEA commended the ‘decisive actions’ of the Mexican authorities in capturing Rafael Alvarez Ayala*

epochtimesPublished 2026-11-10 [ Read source](https://t.me/epochtimes/141235)

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