The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
Summary
The United States and Mexico are in a dispute over water sharing, with Mexico falling behind on delivering water from the Rio Grande to Texas as agreed in a 1944 treaty. The situation is worsened by severe drought conditions in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, affecting local communities and agriculture on both sides of the border.Key Facts
- Lake Toronto in northern Mexico has very low water levels due to a long drought.
- People in San Francisco de Conchos, Mexico, are experiencing a drought with no rain for over 30 months.
- Mexico is required to send 430 million cubic meters of water annually to the US under a 1944 agreement.
- The US provides a larger amount of water from the Colorado River to Mexican cities like Tijuana and Mexicali.
- Mexico has struggled to meet its water delivery obligations for years.
- Former US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions if Mexico fails to deliver on its water obligations.
- Mexico transferred 75 million cubic meters of water to the US, but still owes a significant amount.
- Water disputes have led to violence, with two people killed in 2020 during protests in Mexico.
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