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Water Treaty Struggles: Mexico's Shortfall Impacts Border Farmers

11/22/2025

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The 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty requires the United States to deliver 1.5 million acre-feet annually to Mexico and Mexico to provide 1.75 million acre-feet every five years.
The latest cycle ended on October 25, with Mexico falling short due to drought and low reservoirs, hurting farmers and ranchers along the Texas-Mexico border.
Vianey Rueda, PhD candidate, urges sustainable water management and modernization of the treaty.

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The 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty requires the United States to deliver 1.5 million acre-feet annually to Mexico and Mexico to provide 1.75 million acre-feet every five years.
The latest cycle ended on October 25, with Mexico falling short due to drought and low reservoirs, hurting farmers and ranchers along the Texas-Mexico border.
Vianey Rueda, PhD candidate, urges sustainable water management and modernization of the treaty.