"Mexico To Send Water To Texas Farmers As US Treaty Threat Grows"

"Mexico’s failure to keep up 81-year-old water-sharing treaty has sparked a diplomatic spat with the US"

"Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers to help make up its shortfall under a treaty that has strained US relations and prompted tariff threats by Donald Trump, said Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Friday.

Mexico is looking for alternatives to comply with the 81-year-old water-sharing treaty with the US, Sheinbaum said in her regular news conference. A proposal had already been sent to US officials, she said.

Mexico’s failure to keep up with its water deliveries has sparked a diplomatic spat with its largest trading partner. A day earlier, Trump said he would escalate consequences, including tariffs or sanctions on Mexico. Texas Republicans have also publicly accused Mexico of flagrantly ignoring the treaty, harming farmers who depend on the water deliveries."

Cassandra Garrison and Raul Cortes report for Reuters April 11, 2025.

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"Exclusive: Water Looms As New Front In Mexico's Trade Negotiations With The US" (Reuters)

"Inside The War Over Water Brewing At The U.S.-Mexico Border" (Los Angeles Times)