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US Rejects Mexico's Water Request, Citing Treaty Violations

The State Department denies Mexico's plea for a special water delivery to Tijuana, marking the first such rejection under the 1944 treaty as tensions rise over compliance and resource scarcity.

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A US Border Patrol officer deploys on the Rio Grande on the US-Mexico border at Eagle Pass, Texas on January 24, 2025
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Overview

  • The United States has refused Mexico's request for a special water delivery to Tijuana, citing noncompliance with the 1944 water-sharing treaty.
  • This marks the first time the US has denied such a request, with officials pointing to Mexico's continued shortfalls in water deliveries during the current treaty cycle, which ends in October 2025.
  • US farmers, particularly in Texas, have faced significant economic hardships due to water shortages, including the closure of the last sugar mill in southern Texas last year.
  • Texas lawmakers, including Senator Ted Cruz, have praised the decision and called for increased pressure on Mexico to meet its treaty obligations.
  • The dispute highlights broader challenges, including climate change, population growth, and ongoing political tensions between the Trump administration and Latin American nations over migration and trade policies.