Mexico Eases US Water Tensions, Updates Water Law

This week in infrastructure news: A bilateral water agreement with the United States eased immediate treaty pressures as drought conditions persist, while a landmark reform of the General Water Law redefined access, concessions, and state oversight. Digital inclusion advanced through a new edge-computing and satellite partnership targeting underserved communities, even as industrial real estate momentum continued with fresh acquisitions in key logistics hubs.

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Mexico, United States Reach Agreement on Water Deliveries

Mexico and the United States reach a water agreement under the 1944 Treaty, addressing Rio Grande drought impacts, delivery timelines, and rising political and trade tensions.

Mexico Approves Major Water Law Reforms to Boost Governance

Mexico’s lower house approves the General Water Law, reshaping water governance by recognizing water as a human right, tightening concessions, and strengthening state oversight amid political and agricultural pushback.

Veea, Viasat Mexico Partner to Transform Digital Inclusion

Veea and Viasat Mexico partner to expand digital inclusion, using edge computing and hybrid satellite networks to power connectivity, services, and local economic growth in underserved communities.

Fibra Prologis Expands Industrial Footprint With Acquisitions

Fibra Prologis expands its industrial footprint with a US$67.1 million acquisition in key logistics hubs, as Mexico’s Fibra market posts strong gains and builds momentum heading into 2026.

Alstom Wins US$1.11 Billion Tender for 47 Passenger Trains

Mexico awards Alstom a MX$20.17 billion contract to supply and maintain 47 DMU trains, advancing the country’s intercity passenger rail strategy across three priority corridors.

1547 Launches MCT-IX to Strengthen US-Mexico Connectivity

1547 launches the McAllen Internet Exchange inside Chase Tower, strengthening McAllen’s role as a key US–Mexico cross-border connectivity hub through localized traffic exchange and expanded data center capacity.