Trump threatens more rates and sanctions on Mexico for a dispute on longtime water
Thursday Trump threatened additional rates and other sanctions against Mexico A dispute on long -standing water In a potential escalation of tensions with one of the greatest American commercial partners.
In a post on social media, Trump accused Mexico of not having provided 1.3 million acri of water-o more than 420 billion in Galloni-Sotto A Treaty of 1944 By mediating the distribution of water from three rivers, Rio Grande, Colorado and Tijuana.
“Mexico stole the water from Texas farmers,” said Trump, adding that “we will continue to grow consequences, including rates and, perhaps also the sanctions, until Mexico honors the treaty and gives Texas the water that must be due!”
Responding to Trump’s Post, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, recognized that his country had not been up to his commitments of the treaty, stating that a drought of years had significantly hindered his Ability to provide the entire amount of water that the agreement requested. He said his government had sent “a complete proposal” to US diplomats to provide water at Texas and find a satisfactory solution for both countries.
“To the extent of the availability of water, Mexico has been compliant,” he wrote on social media. “I am sure that, as in other issues, an agreement will be reached.”
Mexico has affected a conciliatory tone in negotiations with the Trump administration, giving priority to dialogue on threats and a fresh head approach on retaliation measures. The strategy seems to have He earned some respect for Mrs. Sheinbaum From Mr. Trump, who called her “an exceptional person” and “a fantastic woman” on Thursday.
There have been long -standing tensions on the water between Mexico and the United States. In 2020, those tensions exploded in violence, with Mexican farmers Grab control of a dam in the border region In an attempt to close water deliveries in the United States.
The increase in temperatures and long droughts have made the water scarce, making the water from Mexico rivers and the United States share even more precious.
According to the data provided by the International Boundary and Water Commission, which mediates the water disputes between the two countries, Mexico has fallen shortly of his commitments for the treatise on the delivery of water in the last five years. Between October 2020 and October 2024, Mexico provided just over 400,000 acres of water, much less than 1.4 million acres of acres required based on the clauses of the treaty. The debt has grown only since then.
