More than 80 neighborhoods flooded, hundreds of people trapped, and three dead
The National Defense Secretariat activated the DN-III Plan, not by the governor's instructions, but by national protocol. The rescue operation was led by the Army, not by the state's Civil Protection. The Tamaulipas government arrived late and aimless, as is customary.
Governor Américo Villarreal did not issue any strong message during the first 24 hours of the crisis. No visits to affected areas, no conferences, no emergency response plan. The only ones who faced the tragedy were the citizens, supported by civil groups and neighbors.
The shelters set up at the UAT and the municipal auditorium were managed at the last minute, without optimal conditions.
Hundreds of victims report that there is not enough food, water, or medical attention. And the worst part: no one has promised help for reconstruction.
Reynosa's disaster is not the fault of the rain, but of institutional negligence.
There was a lack of infrastructure, a lack of prevention, a lack of leadership. Once again, the people were abandoned in the midst of tragedy.
While the governor hides behind empty bulletins, people continue rescuing their relatives and facing losses without support. Because in Tamaulipas, the rain falls, but ineptitude governs.
Reynosa woke up submerged in chaos. In just 48 hours, more than 15 inches of rain accumulated, leaving dozens of streets impassable and homes underwater. The natural disaster once again exposed Governor Américo Villarreal's inability to anticipate, prevent, and address emergencies.
At least three people lost their lives due to the floods, and more than 80 neighborhoods were cut off. Entire families slept on their rooftops waiting to be rescued. Meanwhile, the state government limited itself to spreading generic recommendations on social media.
The most affected areas were the Burocrática, Aztecas, Narciso Mendoza, and Vista Hermosa neighborhoods. Dozens of families lost everything: furniture, clothing, food, and documents.
The authorities were conspicuously absent, leaving citizens to face the emergency on their own.
