US, Mexico agree to split cost of plugging sinkholes, other repairs at Amistad Dam

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The United States and Mexico have agreed to share costs to repair dozens of sinkholes and leaks in Amistad International Dam, which straddles the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas.

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Under a change to the 1944 international water treaty, the United States has pledged to pay 56.2% of the costs and Mexico will pay 43.8% of the costs associated with the repairs...