World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting
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Published on April 22, 2026.
Mexico's government is increasing security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists outside Mexico City, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others. The attack occurred less than two months before the FIFA World Cup, which Mexico will jointly host with the United States and Canada in June and July. The Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, acknowledged that the site lacked security filters due to the lack of such incidents. The government plans to deploy 100,000 security personnel across the country, including over 2,000 military vehicles, aircraft and drones, and security perimeters around key areas. The announcement is part of an effort by Mexican authorities to address ongoing violence in Mexico before the tournament.
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