Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum responds to Donald Trump's water demandTexas is Running Out of Water By Gabe Whisnant and Jesus MesaMexican President...
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Texas is Running Out of Water By Gabe Whisnant and Jesus Mesa
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Friday that Mexico will immediately deliver water to Texas farmers, aiming to ease tensions with the United States under a decades-old treaty that has drawn renewed scrutiny and threats from President Donald Trump.
Why It Matters
On Thursday, Trump accused Mexico of stealing water from Texas. The president said that Mexico "owes Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty," and added that the country is "violating their Treaty obligation."
The dispute involves the 1944 treaty, which requires Mexico to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande every five years. In return, the U.S. sends 1.5 million acre-feet annually from the Colorado River to Mexico. Trump alleged that Mexico is falling significantly short and warned of potential penalties.
What To Know
During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum acknowledged that Mexico has fallen behind on its obligations under the 81-year-old water-sharing treaty with the United States. She said her government is exploring alternative ways to meet the treaty's requirements, depending on water availability.
"For Texas farmers who are requesting water, there will be an immediate delivery of several million cubic meters, based on what's available in the Rio Grande," she said.
The Mexican president, who has successfully navigated the often-complicated relationship with Trump through a calm and composed diplomatic approach, called the treaty "fair" and expressed hope for a mutual agreement on the water Mexico both sends to and receives from the U.S.
"I don't see it as a source of conflict," she added, noting that Mexico is "looking for alternatives to comply" with the agreement and has already submitted a proposal to U.S. officials.
The 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico was created to manage cross-border water sharing through a coordinated system of dams and reservoirs. The treaty includes provisions for flexibility during periods of severe drought—a clause Mexican officials are now invoking. They say that persistent dry conditions have drastically reduced water availability, making it difficult to meet their obligations.
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