The US has denied Mexico's request for additional water from the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers, citing Mexico’s shortfall in water-sharing commitments under a 1944 treaty, which has impacted American agriculture. The decision comes amidst severe drought conditions in Mexico and rising political tensions in Texas.
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