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Teotihuacán Reopens After Planned Pyramid Shooting That Killed Canadian Tourist

Mexico tightens checks at tourist sites before the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • The attack at the Pyramid of the Moon on Monday killed a Canadian visitor and wounded at least 13 foreigners, six by gunfire, before the shooter killed himself.
  • Prosecutors named the gunman as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez of Mexico and said he planned the assault after scouting the site.
  • Investigators found a pistol, a knife and 52 rounds in a backpack along with material referencing the 1999 Columbine school shooting.
  • The Teotihuacán complex reopened Wednesday with added checks as federal forces screened people and vehicles at the gates.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered stronger security at tourist spots ahead of the 2026 World Cup and officials said victims include citizens of Colombia, the United States, Brazil and Russia.