The United States and Mexico have signed a new agreement to amend their 1944 water treaty, aiming to address water scarcity issues in the Rio Grande basin amid increasing drought conditions. This agreement, the result of 18 months of negotiations, offers Mexico more flexibility to deliver water earlier in the five-year cycle, addressing its recurring delays in water deliveries to the U.S. The treaty mandates Mexico to provide 1.75 million acre-feet of water every five years; however, it has struggled to meet this obligation, leading to tensions, especially with Texas farmers who depend on this water for irrigation. To fulfill its commitments, Mexico will now have more options to utilize water from reservoirs and alternative sources. Additionally, the countries plan to form working groups to enhance water conservation efforts and improve water quality. This move is expected to bring more predictability and reduce past frictions over water shortages.