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Soccer: Mexico assures World Cup visitors will be safe after deadly shootings

# Soccer: Co-host Mexico gave the assurance World Cup visitors will be safe following a shooting at the historic Teotihuacan Pyramids which claimed the life of a Canadian woman. Thirteen people were injured when the attacker, reportedly being influenced  by violent incidents abroad, opened fire before killing himself. Authorities tightened safety measures at tourist sites afterwards. President Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed visitors’ safety during the tournament, with the first local match in Mexico City on 11 June.