U.S. activities in Rio Grande region cause concern in Mexico

The Mexican government communicated its concern over actions undertaken by the U.S. state of Texas along the Rio Grande River, which delineates the border between Mexico and the U.S.

The apprehension relates to specific undertakings, such as establishing a razor wire fence, positioning buoys and barrels, and land modification on an island within the river’s course, which Mexico interprets as inconsistent with bilateral and international agreements.

The island is located downstream of the Piedras Negras-Eagle Pass International Railroad Bridge.

This bridge serves as a connective infrastructure between Coahuila in Mexico and Texas in the U.S. Mexico formally expressed its concerns to Washington, highlighting the potential impacts of these actions on normal river runoff and the risk of potential flooding.

Since June 26, Mexico has requested the removal of the deployed barrels and razor wire fence from the Rio Grande’s course.

Moreover, it strongly suggested that any activities, including land modification in the river’s channel, receive approval from the International Boundary and Water Commission, a body shared between the U.S. and Mexico.