Severed Heads Found Hanging on Ecuador Beach Amid Escalating Gang Clashes and Violence

Five severed human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in southwestern Ecuador, in a gruesome display linked to ongoing gang violence in the country. The discovery was made on Sunday, as escalating gang clashes continue to plague Ecuador. Authorities have not yet determined the motives behind the brutal act. The incident is part of a broader trend of violent crime and gang-related violence sweeping across Ecuador.