October 3, 1999*
Puerto Gaviota, Ecuador*
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The level of resistance meeting the intervention force has stunned both the top leadership and the soldiers on the ground. The opposition had been much worse than a few snipers and scared conscripts.*
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The overall operation has been successful with the US Marines establishing itself on several points along the coast to your south.*
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In the Canadian zone allied forces from Brazil are landed and take over the defence of the beachhead at Atacamas. The Canadians are tasked with advancing along the coastal road leading north to the province capital and port town of Esmeraldas.*
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We have confirmation that the Ecuadorian army has set up ambush positions along the way.*
