Bilateral Cleanup Pact on Tijuana River Pollution: Progress or Political Posturing?

The ongoing environmental disaster at the US-Mexico border has once again drawn official attention as both countries signed an accord aimed at combating the chronic flow of raw sewage from Tijuana into Southern California. For years, hardworking American families living near the border have suffered as toxic waste fouls their beaches, compromises public safety, and disrupts military training exercises.Why Has This Problem Persisted Despite Billions in Funding?Billions of gallons of untreated sewage and industrial chemicals have poured into American waters over decades, closing beaches more often than not and causing illness among Navy SEALs and local residents alike. Yet this...