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Mexico files complaint over Texas' floating barriers on the Rio Grande

Mexico has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. expressing concern that barriers on the river may violate treaties on boundaries and water. Mexico has already asked that the barriers be removed.

MEXICO CITY — Mexico's top diplomat said Friday her country has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. government expressing concern that Texas' may violate 1944 and 1970 treaties on boundaries and water.

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