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Mexico President demands tighter gun controls after deadly shooting at Teotihuacan tourist site

International
Published on 24 April 2026
Mexico President demands tighter gun controls after deadly shooting at Teotihuacan tourist site

Firearms barred from entering archaeological sites ahead of World Cup

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged tighter gun controls at tourist and archaeological sites after a deadly shooting near the Teotihuacan pyramids. She said better security is needed to stop people from entering protected tourist areas with firearms, as the country prepares to host World Cup matches in June.

  • Sheinbaum called for tighter gun controls at tourist sites
  • The push followed a deadly shooting at Teotihuacan pyramids
  • Security measures are being urged ahead of World Cup in June
  • President focused on preventing firearms access to archaeological areas
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