Ejército Ecuatoriano
The Ecuadorian Army, known as Ejército Ecuatoriano, is the land force component of the Armed Forces of Ecuador, responsible for national defense and internal security. Recently, they were involved in a military operation against illegal mining in the Amazon, which resulted in the tragic deaths of eleven soldiers during an ambush by the Comandos de la Frontera, a group of dissidents from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Ecuadorian military in combating organized crime and protecting the country's natural resources.
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Ecuador:
The Ecuadorian Army continues operations in the Alto Punino area following an attack that resulted in the deaths of eleven soldiers.
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The Ejército Ecuatoriano was involved in a military operation against illegal mining that resulted in the deaths of eleven soldiers.
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