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Figure 2. AVC propaganda material.
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Nevertheless, the group seems interested in broadening its foreign contacts,
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The AVC and the Left During its early period, when the group was registering successes, the AVC developed an ambitious revolutionary program that included leading a united left against President FebresCordero, while carrying out even more daring terrorist operations. The AVC reportedly believed that the conservative government in Ecuador made for ideal conditions in which to forge such a front. (b)(3)
Government Successes Government security forces have combined penetrations with good use of intelligence to exploit AVC weaknesses and deal the terrorist group decisive blows. Over the past year, Ecuador's security forces have raided numerous safehouses and captured or killed dozens of terrorists—including several of the group's top leaders. Quito also has begun to work with Bogota to crack down on the M-19.
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President Febres-Cordero has reorganized the security forces-initially inexperienced and lacking in resources—and consolidated counterterrorism responsibility under the direction of Government Minister Robles. He secured training and assistance
The legal Ecuadorean left has consistently rejected the AVC's call to form a united front, thus isolating the terrorist group, and thwarting its more grandiose ambitions. Most of the leftist parties fear that association with the group's illegal terrorist activity will lead to government reprisals and alienate such electoral backing as they have received.
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