Mexican officials announced on Thursday that the contamination of the Tijuana River could be fully resolved by 2027, pending the completion of infrastructure projects outlined in binational agreements with the United States. During the president’s morning press conference, Environment Secretary Alicia Bárcena provided an update on the country’s progress under Minute 333 of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), an agreement signed last year to tackle cross-border pollution affecting both San Diego and Tijuana. According to Bárcena, Mexico has already fulfilled its commitments under the agreement, with 17 of the approximately 38 planned projects either finalized or significantly advanced, as part of the federal government’s strategy to improve water quality and reduce pollution.

Other Tijuana River news:

• City News Service: County closes beach in Coronado after contamination
• San Diego Union-Tribune: Commentary: Tijuana River solution meets uncertainty, again