At least 15 people have been reported killed in various armed attacks near the Mexican border, the Tamulipas State Agency said in a statement, adding that the attacks took place shortly after noon in areas adjacent to the city.
According to media reports, the Tamulipas State Agency said one man was killed on the bridge near the border in an attempt to attack police, but it was not clear whether the others died accidentally or were regularly targeted.
According to local law enforcement agencies, gunmen attacked several vehicles in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border town of Renosa on Saturday, killing at least 15 people and causing panic in the area.
