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Justice · Ensenada, Baja California · Mexico ·

Three men sentenced in Mexico for murders of foreign surfers

A judge in Ensenada sentenced three Mexican men to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australians and an American.

Why it matters

The verdict brings rare accountability in a case that drew attention to violence against visitors in Mexico.

Background

The three foreigners were killed in 2024 while on a surfing trip in Baja California. The case drew wide coverage in Australia and the United States.

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