THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · Teotihuacan · Apr 20
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World heritage site becomes crime scene
What happened
A gunman opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one person and injuring others before taking his own life.
Why it matters
The attack prompted heightened security planning ahead of the World Cup and scrutiny of online extremist influences.
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The ancient civilization deserved better visitors.
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