Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed condolences to the family of the Canadian killed in a shooting in Mexico, while his foreign minister vowed she is going to “leave no stone unturned” in ensuring a fulsome investigation.
Mexican authorities are investigating after a person opened fire on visitors on the historic Teotihuacán pyramids, a preferred tourist site outside Mexico City, on Monday before taking his own life. Thirteen people of varied nationalities were injured, seven of whom — including a second Canadian — were struck by gunfire.
The name of the lady killed has not yet been released by authorities, but a listing of the 13 injured patients in 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 strengthened security around Mexican archaeological zones and predominant tourist destinations.
“Our hearts exit to the family and friends of the person who was tragically killed,” Carney told reporters while heading into a cupboard meeting in Ottawa.
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“It’s a terrible circumstance. I very much appreciate President Sheinbaum’s personal attention to the matter, and we’re working with Mexican authorities on the situation. Nevertheless it’s a tragic day.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said while heading into the meeting that she had spoken together with her Mexican counterpart earlier Tuesday morning and he had committed to an investigation.
She said consular officials were assisting the remaining victims and were available to assist all Canadians in Mexico.
“In fact, I express my very own condolences to the family of the victim, and I’ll leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Canadians are supported abroad, and that this investigation uncovers facts referring to the death, the murder of a Canadian citizen on Mexican soil,” she said.
Anand wouldn’t say if the shooting would change Canada’s travel advice for Mexico, which was last updated March 31 and warns Canadians to exercise “a high degree” of caution “on account of high levels of criminal activity and kidnapping.”
Although some parts of Mexico are under regional non-travel advisories on account of violence and arranged crime, Mexico state — where Teotihuacán is situated — just isn’t amongst them.
“Presently, we’re examining all issues referring to the bilateral relationship, but in fact, we’re in very close contact with our Mexican counterparts,” Anand said.
“We all know that it’s a really difficult time for the families, and that’s really what we’re focused on.”
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