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Posted on 01/12/2026 2:09:51 PM PST by Libloather
Five decapitated heads were strung up and put on display at a popular tourist beach in Ecuador on Sunday — in what appeared to be a gruesome warning to gangs.
The heads were suspended between two wooden poles and tied to a length of green rope on a beach in the Pacific resort of Puerto Lopez, the Ecuadorian outlet Primicias reported.
A sign was found alongside the decapitated heads with a warning to gangs about extorting local fishermen, the outlet reported.
“The town belongs to us. Keep going out to rob the fishermen. And keep asking for vaccine cards, because we already have them all,” the sign reads in part.
Their decapitated bodies are yet to be found, but police were able to identify the five men.
Only one of the five, 24-year-old Bernardo Ramon Medranda Mendoza, had a criminal record.
Mendoza had a record for possession and carrying firearms.
No arrests have been made in connection to the discovery.
Puerto Lopez is currently experiencing a wave of extreme violence tied to international drug cartels.
On Dec. 28, a violent shooting in front of the beach left six dead, including a baby, and three wounded.
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Dang, that’s hard core.
No speedos...or else.
Desperate times call for desperate actions.
Well...there go my vacation plans!!
Talk about a hard nosed advertising campaign.
Groups like Tren de Aragua have expanded their operations, specializing in extortion in Peru, Ecuador and other South American nations.
I hope the authorities are giving folks a heads up about this situation.
No pics?
“Only one of the five, 24-year-old Bernardo Ramon Medranda Mendoza, had a criminal record...”
By golly, Mom was RIGHT! You ARE judged by the company you keep! *SMIRK*
One pic @ the link. They all look the same.
Should be like that every day in LA.
Well, that’s different.
Not a warning from gangs.
A warning to gangs.
The other four will never get the opportunity to get one.
What is Vir Cotto doing in Ecuador?
Local vigilance committee.
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