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

The agreement includes immediate water transfers and a framework for long-term compliance under the 1944 treaty, following U.S. pressure.

 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 has pledged immediate water transfers from international reservoirs and increased flow from six Rio Grande tributaries to the U.S. through October 2025.
  • The agreement resolves a significant shortfall in Mexico’s water deliveries under the 1944 treaty, which mandates 1.75 million acre-feet every five years.
  • President Trump’s threats of tariffs and sanctions played a key role in pressuring Mexico to meet its obligations.
  • U.S. officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, led negotiations to secure the deal.
  • Both nations have committed to a long-term plan to ensure treaty compliance, including monthly transfers and regular consultations.