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Mexican President Calls for Stricter Gun Control After Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids

A gunman opened fire on tourists at the Teotihuacán archaeological site in Mexico, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others. The shooter, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, acted alone and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after planning the attack over multiple visits to the site.

The incident has prompted Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to call for stricter gun control at tourist sites, highlighting security vulnerabilities at major cultural heritage locations. The attack at a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws millions of visitors annually raises urgent questions about protecting public safety at open-air museums and archaeological parks worldwide.