As reported by KRGV:
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced during a Tuesday news conference exactly how much water Mexico will give the U.S. in order to pay off its water debt.
“The Mexican government has agreed to deliver up to 420,000 acre feet of water between now and October,” De La Cruz said.
The move by Mexico came after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions on the country.
As part of the 1944 water treaty, Mexico must deliver 1,750,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. from six tributaries every five years. Mexico so far has delivered less than 600,000 acre-feet of water in the latest cycle, which is set to end in October 2025, according to The Texas Tribune.
Congresswoman De La Cruz said this deal is a win, but she is looking toward the future. De La Cruz said during future negotiations for the U.S./Mexico/Canada free trade agreement, she would like to see a clause that would essentially force Mexico to keep a steady flow of water payments.
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