Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows | Mexico | The Guardian

Key Points

Mexico will deliver water to Texas farmers immediately to address its shortfall under a 1944 water-sharing treaty with the US.

This action comes amid growing tensions and threats of tariffs from Donald Trump and accusations from Texas Republicans that Mexico is violating the treaty.

Mexico has sent less than 30% of the required 1.75m acre-feet of water, citing drought conditions as a reason.

Mexico's Response

Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that a proposal to address the water shortfall has been sent to US officials and expects an agreement in the coming days.

She maintains Mexico is complying with the treaty based on water availability and believes the treaty is fair.

An immediate delivery of millions of cubic meters of water will be sent to Texas farmers.

Potential Conflicts

The potential for conflict arises from:

• Trump's threat of escalating consequences, including tariffs or sanctions.
• The potential clash between Mexico's federal government and northern Mexican states over water allocation due to a controversial amendment in the treaty.