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Some of California’s ritzy beaches have been overwhelmed by raw sewage and now spend half the year closed

Since 2018, more than 10 billion gallons of raw sewage have flowed into the Tijuana River, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission, and some of it has found its way to California

The Independent UK

Pilot Project Using Bubbles To Clean Sewage From Tijuana River Scrapped Deemed a Failure

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) acknowledged criticism of its project to clean up sewage and chemical contamination in the Tijuana River with "nano-bubbles" after it was swept away in a recent storm.

Latin Times

'International Embarrassment': US Troops Accidentally Launch Beach Raid In Mexico

US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in northeast Mexico and erected US Department of Defense signs, declaring the area restricted. Mexican officials demand answers as the International Boundary and Water Commission steps in to resolve the border controversy.

International Business Times UK

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Texas’ congressional delegation wants Trump to punish Mexico for missing key water deadline

The state’s citrus industry is at risk, farmers say, after Mexico failed to deliver water it owes Texas as part of a 1944 treaty.

The Texas Tribune

Water wars: a historic agreement between Mexico and US is ramping up border tension

As climate change drives rising temperatures and changes in rainfall, Mexico and the US are in the middle of a conflict over water, putting an additional strain on their relationship.

The Conversation

Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on the brink of disaster

A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.

The Texas Tribune

Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years ago

The congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.

The Texas Tribune

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What is Goat Canyon? Millions of gallons of sewage seep into San Diego from just one spot in Tijuana

More than 14.5 billion gallons of untreated raw sewage have entered California from Mexico, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission

Latin Times

U.S. Justice Department argues for removal of Texas’ floating border barrier in federal court

In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without federal authorization, while lawyers for the state said it notified the proper authorities.

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