Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, on January 8, 2025. (REUTERS)
Last week, the International Boundary and Water Commission stated that Mexico is dumping 5 million gallons of sewage a day into the Tijuana rRver. The toxic waste then flows up into the United States, and can even make its way into the Pacific Ocean.
"For decades, Mexico has been dumping toxic waste into the water where our most elite servicemen train, causing serious health issues and harming our readiness," Sheehy told Fox News Digital. "The problem is only getting worse, and their failure to do anything about it is harming our troops and our national security. Mexico needs to put a stop to this toxic tide immediately."
While Sheehy is sounding the alarm from Congress, local leaders have also confirmed that the Mexican government’s intentional waste dump has left residents with dangerous and harmful environmental conditions.
Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy speaks during a Trump rally at Montana State University on August 9, 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
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"We have heard far too many horror stories of Navy SEALs – some of the bravest and brightest service members in the military – falling ill from training in waters that have been contaminated by Mexican sewage that has flown into our nation," Zeldin told Fox on Friday. "This has been a human health crisis that has lingered for decades."
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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