Mexico complains about Greg Abbott’s buoys in the Rio Grande.
Mexico Sends Complaint Letter to Texas Over Buoys in Rio Grande
Mexico has recently expressed its concerns to Texas regarding the deployment of buoys in the Rio Grande. In response, Mexico plans to send a team to investigate the situation further.
The Mexican Foreign Minister, Alicia Barcena, has raised the issue of these buoys potentially violating the water treaty of 1944. This treaty primarily focuses on the use of water from the Rio Grande, but it could be affected if the new barriers, intended to prevent border crossings via the water, disrupt the river’s flow. Barcena sent the complaint on June 26, even before the buoys were deployed.
Mission to Verify Location
Barcena announced that a territorial inspection mission will be sent to determine the exact location of the buoys. This topographical survey aims to ensure that the buoys do not cross into Mexican territory. The mission will provide valuable information to address the concerns raised by Mexico.
Furthermore, Barcena expressed her disappointment with the addition of more razor wire along a low-lying island near Eagle Pass, Texas. Governor Greg Abbott referred to this tactic as a means to prevent people from crossing the middle part of the Rio Grande River and entering Texas during a recent television interview.
Legal Battle and Border Security Funding
Governor Abbott is already facing a lawsuit from a local kayaking business owner who claims that the buoys hinder his ability to conduct tours. In response, the governor has threatened to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court.
The deployment of these buoys, costing approximately $1 million for a length of about 1,000 feet, is part of the border security measures funded by the Texas legislature. The state allocated $5.1 billion towards securing the border.
Interestingly, Governor Abbott has noted that the barriers have led to an increase in border crossings in New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
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