Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

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The shooting comes as Mexico is preparing to heighten security across the country for the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Teotihuacán is a popular tourist ​and archaeological site ​outside of Mexico City; officials said they will maintain security in the area as they investigate the incident.

A gunman shot dead a Canadian woman as he opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, April 20, before killing himself, authorities said, in a rare attack at a major tourist attraction.

The shooting took place shortly after 11:30 a.m., when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon.

TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico, April 22 (Reuters) - Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan archaeological site reopened on Wednesday under heavy security and with fewer tourists than usual, two days after a gunman killed ...

A gunman who fatally shot a Canadian tourist and wounded more than a dozen others atop a historic pyramid in Mexico on Monday has been identified, according to officials. Authorities identified the ...

Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.

National Guard troops patrol the Teotihuacan pyramids, which remained closed a day after a gunman opened fire on tourists at the archaeological site outside Mexico City, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP ...