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Mexico proposes unique way to repay water it owes US


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Mexico has made a unique offer to repay a portion of the water it owes the United States and South Texas, but at least one Rio Grande Valley leader is balking at the plan.

Mexico has proposed a unique solution to repay the water it owes to the United States under the terms of a 1944 water-sharing treaty. Facing a significant water debt, Mexico suggested that the U.S. could accept water from the Rio Conchos, a river in northern Mexico, instead of the traditional sources like the Colorado River. This proposal comes as Mexico has been unable to deliver the required 1.75 million acre-feet of water over a five-year cycle, with only about 40% of the obligation met so far. The suggestion aims to address the shortfall by utilizing alternative water sources, potentially easing the strain on Mexico's water resources while fulfilling its treaty obligations. However, this proposal has sparked discussions on its feasibility and implications for both countries' water management strategies.

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