The US has declined Mexico's request for emergency water delivery due to unmet obligations under the 1944 water-sharing treaty, impacting agriculture in the US. The declining water availability, worsened by climate change and drought, has led to tensions over treaty compliance. While Mexico faces challenges in fulfilling water deliveries, US farmers, especially in Texas, have suffered from these shortfalls, prompting lawmakers to demand accountability from the Mexican government. As the treaty's next five-year cycle approaches its end in 2025, the issue remains contentious on both sides of the border.
The United States has rejected Mexico's request for water, citing compliance issues in the 1944 water-sharing treaty that significantly impacts American agricultural sectors.
The treaty, established in 1944, faces increasing challenges from climate change and population pressures, straining water allocations amidst ongoing drought in Mexico.
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