The United States is at odds with Mexico over its allowance of millions of illegal aliens to arrive at, and cross, America’s southern border.
American further takes offense at the tons of drugs, including the dangerous fentanyl, that are shipped from Mexico into the United States.
Then there are the drug cartels themselves, which President Donald Trump now has designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Now it’s water.
.@SecRollins on Mexico failing to deliver on their water obligations to south Texas under the 1944 Water Treaty: “They don’t have water — and these are 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation farmers… for the first time in 100 years, they can’t plant their crops…” pic.twitter.com/5FQ7duc7ma
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 21, 2025
President Trump said, “Mexico OWES Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, but Mexico is unfortunately violating their Treaty obligation. This is very unfair, and it is hurting South Texas Farmers very badly. Last year, the only Sugar Mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has been stealing the water from Texas Farmers.
“Ted Cruz has been leading the fight to get South Texas the water it is owed, but Sleepy Joe refused to lift a finger to help the Farmers. THAT ENDS NOW! I will make sure Mexico doesn’t violate our Treaties, and doesn’t hurt our Texas Farmers. Just last month, I halted water shipments to Tijuana until Mexico complies with the 1944 Water Treaty. My Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, is standing up for Texas Farmers, and we will keep escalating consequences, including TARIFFS and, maybe even SANCTIONS, until Mexico honors the Treaty, and GIVES TEXAS THE WATER THEY ARE OWED!”
Mexico OWES Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty, but Mexico is unfortunately violating their Treaty obligation. This is very unfair, and it is hurting South Texas Farmers very badly. Last year, the only Sugar Mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 10, 2025
WOW! President Trump just announced that Mexico is in violation of the 1944 Water Treaty and owes Texas 1,300,000 acre-feet of water.
“I will make sure Mexico doesn’t violate our Treaties, and doesn’t hurt our Texas Farmers. Just last month, I halted water shipments to Tijuana… pic.twitter.com/eEta0uN1hq
— George (@BehizyTweets) April 11, 2025
Thank you, Mr. President.
Texans know a thing or two about facing down Mexico — especially when Mexico breaks its promises and takes what’s ours.
With your leadership, we’re going to get that water we’re due — for Texas, and for America. @POTUS @WhiteHouse @SecRubio… https://t.co/0FPkv0Ipos
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) April 10, 2025
The Hill explained Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum admitted her country had failed to meet its obligations.
She claimed that was caused by drought.
Cruz confirmed, “I can tell you, Mexico is in the process now of negotiating with the State Department to provide for the water. We’re going to get the water. And that’s a great victory in America.”
The original agreement requires Mexico to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande every five years, while the U.S. sends 1.5 million acre-feet of water every year to Mexico from the Colorado River.
An acre-foot of water, by volume, is the water needed to cover one acre of land one foot deep. It’s about 326,000 gallons.
