Mexico: Canadian killed in shouting at Teotihuacan pyramid
A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, a famous tourist and archaeological site, killed one Canadian woman and injured several others on Monday, Mexican authorities said.
The shooter later killed himself at the site, which lies outside Mexico City.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on X federal and state security forces were deployed to the site, saying the incident, "deeply pains us."
Her administration was in contact with the Canadian government.
"I express my sincerest solidarity to the people affected and their families," Sheinbaum wrote.
Mexico is preparing to co‑host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Canada, an event expected to draw millions of visitors from abroad with scrutiny focused on security at major tourist and cultural sites.
The Teotihuacan pyramids recieved round 1.8 million visitors last year.
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