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Five Human Heads Found on Ecuadorian Beach Amid Violence Surge

Published January 12, 2026, 07:22
Five Human Heads Found on Ecuadorian Beach Amid Violence Surge

Five human heads were found on a tourist beach in Ecuador, along with a threatening message. The discovery was made in Puerto Lopez, a popular whale-watching area, and an investigation is underway by the police. The incident occurs during a period of increased violence in Ecuador, attributed to clashes between gangs linked to Mexican and Colombian cartels. Despite President Daniel Noboa's declared war on gangs, the number of murders in the country has risen dramatically.