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U.S. and Mexico Finalize Agreement to Address Rio Grande Water Shortfalls

Mexico commits to immediate water transfers and increased U.S. shares from tributaries, addressing treaty obligations and aiding Texas agriculture.

 In an aerial view, the Rio Grande river runs alongside Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. 
A decades-old supply treaty obliges Mexico to provide the United States with water from the Rio Grande river
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Overview

  • Mexico will immediately transfer water from international reservoirs and increase U.S. shares from six Rio Grande tributaries to reduce shortfalls under the 1944 Water Treaty.
  • The agreement follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. officials and threats of tariffs and sanctions from President Donald Trump earlier this month.
  • Texas farmers and municipalities, facing severe water shortages, are expected to benefit significantly from the additional water deliveries.
  • Both nations have committed to developing a long-term framework to meet treaty obligations and address Mexico's outstanding water debts.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum played a key role in facilitating cross-border cooperation to resolve the water-sharing dispute.