Water Issues Affect US-Mexico Relations: Infrastructure Week

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and even sanctions on Mexico if the country fails to comply with its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. This issue, centered on water deliveries from Mexico to Texas, has become a new flashpoint in the bilateral relations, with potentially significant trade implications. In other news, the Mexican government announced it will build an additional 100,000 homes under the Vivienda para el Bienestar (Housing for Well-being) program. The government aims to link housing projects to other priority programs like the development of passenger trains.

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Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Mexico’s Water Treaty Shortfall

The ongoing water dispute between the United States and Mexico is intensifying, with US President Trump threatening to impose tariffs and even sanctions if Mexico fails to comply with its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. The issue, which centers on water deliveries from Mexico to Texas, has become a new flashpoint in the broader bilateral tensions, this time with potentially significant trade implications.

Authorities Seek to Halt Water Extraction at La Amistad Dam

Emilio de Hoyos, Municipal President of Acuña, asked state and federal authorities to address concerns over increased water extraction from the Amistad Dam in Coahuila. The mayor warned that these actions could negatively impact the water supply for the local population.

Specialized Solutions for Public, Private Infrastructure Projects 

Nuno Inácio, General Manager of Administration, BID Construction, says that managing infrastructure projects in today's environment requires careful consideration of factors such as project profitability, efficiency, and adapting to economic volatility.

Drought May Force US-Mexico Water Treaty Talks: Experts

Persistent droughts impacting the border between Mexico and the United States have led experts to suggest renegotiating the 1944 Water Treaty. This comes as Mexico faces challenges in meeting its water delivery obligations to the United States.   

Mexico Invests MX$800 Million in Acapulco’s Refurbishment

The federal government launched the Acapulco se Transforma Contigo (Acapulco Transforms With You) program and issued a decree to create the Integrally Planned Center (CIP) for the city. 

Mexico Increases Housing Plan to 1.1 Million Homes

The government announced an increase in its housing construction target under the Vivienda para el Bienestar (Housing for Well-being) program, aiming to build 1.1 million homes during Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. This represents an addition of 100,000 homes to the program’s original goal. The government aims to link housing projects to other priority programs like the development of passenger trains.