Matamoros, Tamaulipas. – The intention of Ledys Marilú Hernández Pérez of Guatemalan descent, was to cross the international bridge “The tomatoes” on this boundary so her son was born in U.S, However, labor had progressed and gave birth before the dividing line between them was reached Matamoros and Brownsville, Texas.
This 24-year-old woman entered the International Bridge, with a firm goal of reaching the American side, but due to her advanced pregnancy status, it was not possible for her to fulfill her mission by what meters before stepping on American soil. , threw herself on the ground and asked for help.
Ledys was immediately helped by some of the people who were there and later on she got attention from elements of the Tax Administration System (SAT).
When they realized the baby was about to be born, the SAT elements asked for the support of civil protection paramedics who helped her give birth to a boy.
The mother and baby were transferred to Alfredo Pumarejo Hospital, where they were reported stable and in good health upon assessment.
The “Los Tomates” Bridge is one of three crosswalks that make up the Matamoros border with Brownsville, Texas and has a length of one mile, making pedestrian access difficult.
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