the Spaniards only had ten cavalry and fifty-five foot soldiers left. A reinforcement of 20,000 Maya soldiers was sent to the city and the Spaniards were easily defeated.

In 1540, the third and finale invasion started in Chakan Putum. The Spaniards sent diplomats into Can Pech to convince the Batab (Municipal leaders) to swear allegiance to the crown of Spain. On October 4, The Spaniards invaded Campeche. Betrayed by the Batab, the city was overwhelmed.

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