Forensic workers remove a victim's body from a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Forensic workers remove a victim's body from a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
MEXICO CITY - The Mexican government said Tuesday it was a planned shooting at an internationally famous pyramids site that took the life of a ºÃÉ«tv tourist.
No information has been released on the ºÃÉ«tv killed. The attack also injured at least 13 more, including a 29-year-old ºÃÉ«tv woman and a six-year-old boy from Colombia.
Security was being increased at archeological sites and other tourist destinations, Martinez said.
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for her attention to the tragedy.
Speaking to reporters before a cabinet meeting, Carney offered condolences to family and friends of the victim.
"It's a sad day ... it's a terrible circumstance," Carney said. "We're working with Mexican authorities on the situation."
Sheinbaum promised an investigation. She posted on social media that the shooting "deeply pains" her government and she was in touch with the ºÃÉ«tv Embassy.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said her Mexican counterpart has committed to a prompt investigation.
"Our consular officials are on the ground assisting the remaining victims, and in particular the ºÃÉ«tvs who are in Mexico," she said.
When asked whether Ottawa would be revising its travel advisory for Mexico, Anand said the countries are in close contact. "At this time, we are examining all issues relating to the bilateral relationship."
The Teotihuacan pyramids are a series of massive structures built by three different ancient civilizations. The site drew more than 1.8 million international visitors last year.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published April 21, 2026.