Word: chirilagua
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...more than 60 towns, putting the country's U.S.-trained 25,000-man army on the defensive. Acknowledged a military observer: "The Salvadoran forces are tired and frustrated. Their morale has been shot." Evidence of the increased influence of the guerrillas can be seen in the hamlet of Chirilagua, 90 miles southeast of San Salvador. In September, 200 rebels attacked, routing the 20-man National Guard detachment. Since then, guerrillas have openly shared power with the mayor. Says a rebel soldier in Chirilagua: "The army is demoralized. Even though they are being trained by U.S. troops, we keep...
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