For decades, farmers in southern Texas have been left dry—literally—as Mexico repeatedly ignored its obligations under a long-standing water treaty. But thanks to bold leadership from President Donald Trump and pressure from key U.S. officials, Mexico is finally being forced to deliver on its decades-old commitment.
Under a 1944 treaty, the U.S. and Mexico are supposed to share water from major rivers along their borders. The deal requires the United States to send around 490 billion gallons of Colorado River water to Mexico each year, while Mexico is expected to send about 570 billion gallons from six Rio Grande tributaries into Texas. But Mexico hasn’t kept its end of the bargain—leaving South Texas farmers high and dry.
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After years of Mexico’s repeated failure to deliver water, the Trump administration took decisive action. The U.S. State Department recently denied a Mexican request for water to supply Tijuana—a move that marked the first rejection of its kind since the treaty was signed over 75 years ago. That tough stance, combined with President Trump’s demand for accountability, finally brought Mexico to the negotiating table.
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