In this article, Reuters reports that Mexico has agreed to increase its water deliveries to Texas to address a shortfall under a 1944 treaty that governs water-sharing between the United States and Mexico. The move follows weeks of negotiations involving U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The water shortage had raised concerns from U.S. officials and lawmakers, who stated that it was harming Texas farmers. While Mexico cited ongoing drought conditions as a reason for its previous shortfall, the new agreement entails water transfers from international reservoirs and an increased U.S. share of water flow from six tributaries of Mexico’s Rio Grande. This agreement seeks to fulfill Mexico’s commitment to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years, with the current cycle ending in October. The U.S. State Department expressed gratitude to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for her involvement in facilitating the agreement and cooperation across various government levels.
Source: Reuters
