Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday offered his condolences to the family of a Canadian killed in a shootout in Mexico, while his foreign minister vowed he would “stop at nothing” to ensure a full investigation.
Mexican authorities are investigating after a man opened fire on visitors to the historic towers of Teotihuacán, a popular tourist destination outside Mexico City, on Monday before killing himself. 13 people of different nationalities were injured, seven of them – including the second Canadian – were hit by gunfire.
The name of the dead woman has not been released by authorities, but a list of 13 injured patients at the hospital released by Mexico’s security cabinet named the second Canadian as 29-year-old Delicia Li de Yong.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised an investigation and increased security at Mexico’s archeological sites and tourist sites.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the man who was tragically killed,” Carney told reporters on his way to a cabinet meeting in Ottawa.
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“It’s a terrible situation. I really appreciate President Sheinbaum’s attention to this issue, and we’re working with the Mexican authorities on this situation. But it’s a sad day.”
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on her way to the meeting that she spoke with her Mexican counterpart on Tuesday morning and committed to the investigation.
He said embassy officials were assisting the remaining victims and were available to assist all Canadians in Mexico.
“Yes, I convey my sadness to the family of the victim, and I will not stop in making sure that Canadians are supported abroad, and that this investigation reveals the facts related to the death, the killing of a Canadian citizen on Mexican soil,” he said.
Anand would not say whether the shooting would change Canada’s travel advice to Mexico, which was last updated on March 31 and warns Canadians to use a “higher level” of vigilance “due to high levels of crime and kidnapping.”
While some parts of Mexico are under inconsistent regional advisories due to violence and organized crime, the state of Mexico – where Teotihuacán is located – is not among them.
“At the moment, we are examining all the issues related to bilateral relations, but of course, we are very close to our Mexican partners,” Anand said.
“We know it’s a very difficult time for families, and that’s what we’re focused on.”
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