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U.S. and Mexico Finalize Historic Water Delivery Agreement

2/4/2026

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Mexico and the United States reached an agreement to deliver at least 350,000 acre-feet of water annually from Mexico to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the agreement's role in stabilizing Rio Grande water deliveries.
Mexico will implement a plan to repay outstanding water debt from the previous cycle.

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Mexico and the United States reached an agreement to deliver at least 350,000 acre-feet of water annually from Mexico to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the agreement's role in stabilizing Rio Grande water deliveries.
Mexico will implement a plan to repay outstanding water debt from the previous cycle.