Mexico Considers Security Arches at Archaeological Sites After Teotihuacan Shooting

Mexico City, Mexico — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to consider installing security arches at archaeological sites across the country following a shooting incident at the Teotihuacan ruins, which she described as unprecedented.

Sheinbaum said preliminary investigations suggest the Teotihuacan shooting was not linked to organized crime but rather the isolated action of an individual with possible psychological issues, potentially influenced by events abroad. She urged the public to avoid speculation and await the results of ongoing investigations by prosecutors.

The president noted that the attacker managed to enter the site with a firearm, highlighting that such an incident had never occurred before at archaeological zones, which currently lack security arches. This has prompted a reevaluation of protective measures in public spaces.

Sheinbaum has directed the Public Security and Citizen Protection Department and the Culture Department to coordinate efforts to enhance surveillance, increase National Guard presence, and assess the implementation of X-ray arches at these sites. She clarified that installing such equipment would take time.

The goal, she emphasized, is to prevent anyone from entering archaeological or tourist sites with firearms, underscoring the need to strengthen security in light of the recent event.