Mexico and US reach deal on Rio Grande water sharing
- Mexico and the United States reached an agreement on Monday for Mexico to send more Rio Grande water to Texas farmers through October.
- The deal follows concerns over Mexico’s past shortfalls in water delivery under the 1944 treaty, which requires Mexico to provide 1.75 million acre-feet over five years.
- Mexico committed to immediate transfers from international reservoirs and will increase U.S. shares from six tributaries through the current five-year cycle ending in October.
- The increase in water deliveries from Mexico was hailed as a significant achievement for U.S. farmers by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, while State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed gratitude to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for her instrumental role in fostering cooperation.
- The agreement aims to ensure Texas producers receive needed water, supporting agriculture amid ongoing drought and reflecting continued adherence to the 1944 treaty without renegotiation.
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U.S. reaches deal with Mexico to share water
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Following Pressure from Sen. Cruz and Trump Administration, Mexico Begins Honoring 1944 Water Treaty
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