Dora Camarena, mother of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, sent a letter of thanks to the DEA agents for their dedication and effort in bringing justice after the tragic death of her son at the hands of Rafael Caro Quintero in Mexico. In the letter, she expressed her appreciation for the support given to her family and asked that they never forget Kiki.
In her words, Dora shared her gratitude for the joint work that her son did with the DEA agents, highlighting their commitment and dedication to their work. She remembered Kiki's bravery, who lost his life fulfilling his duty as a drug agent, which motivated the creation of a special unit within the DEA.
The kidnapping and murder of Enrique Camarena in 1985 remains an emblematic episode in the fight against drug trafficking, leaving a deep mark on collective memory. Dora mentioned the pain of facing the tragedy of losing her son and thanked the DEA for making her part of their family, participating in school events to keep Kiki's memory alive.
As she said goodbye, Dora asked for prayers and expressed her gratitude for the support received, blessing all the DEA agents. At 96 years old, she continues to remember her son’s sacrifice and the importance of their work in the fight against drug trafficking.
