Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obradordrew a huge crowd to the Mexican side of the Gateway International Bridge in Matamoros, located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

López Obrador visited the area Monday to unveil a statue near the bridge.

The statue is of 19th century figure Catarino Garza, a former Brownsville resident who was born in Matamoros. 

Garza led a band of fighters from South Texas across the border to try and overthrow dictator Porfirio Díaz between 1891-1893.

López Obrador was joined by Mexico's President-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Since Friday, the bridge has been closed to the public on both sides as Mexican officials prepare for López Obrador’s visit. 

The Gateway International Bridge is expected to reopen to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m.

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