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# **Rafael Alvarez Ayala was captured by the Mexican authorities.**

A statement by [**epochtimes**](https://dgw.tmarket.io/actors/01a1cbda-31ac-762f-bd3e-e6eb4992079c), said on 2026-11-10. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *in capturing Rafael Alvarez Ayala*

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

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