World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to increase security at tourist sites following a shooting incident at Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City. The attack occurred on Monday, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others.
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One witness, Laura Torres, said she heard more than 20 shots coming from the Pyramid of the Moon.
The Teotihuacán complex draws close to 2 million tourists each year.
I have instructed the Security Cabinet to thoroughly investigate these events and provide all necessary support.
Neither she nor senior members of the federal security team had been informed about any joint US-Mexican operations.
Julio César Jasso, 27, shouted 'Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you' while pointing a gun at tourists.
The U.S. Embassy said the officials were “supporting Chihuahua state authorities’ efforts to combat cartel operations.”
The U.S. officials were “supporting Chihuahua state authorities’ efforts to combat cartel operations.”
Security forces have been ordered to immediately strengthen security at archaeological sites.
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