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flag Five heads found on Ecuador beach tied to gang war over drug routes, amid record violence.

flag Five human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in Puerto López, Ecuador, in a violent display linked to gang conflict over drug-trafficking routes. flag Authorities believe the grim scene, accompanied by a warning sign targeting extortionists of local fishermen, was orchestrated by rival criminal groups. flag The incident occurred amid a surge in violence across Ecuador, which recorded over 9,000 homicides in 2025—the deadliest year on record—spurred by transnational drug cartels exploiting coastal communities. flag A state of emergency remains in effect in nine provinces, including Manabí, as police intensify operations to combat escalating crime.

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