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In the south, Mexico borders on Guatemala and Belize. These three countries are linked by natural continuums called river basins. There are six river basins on Mexico's southern border four of which are divided among Mexico and Guatemala (Suchiate, Coatan, Grijalva and Candelaria) while the remaining two (Usumacinta and Hondo) are shared by Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. This paper presents the delimitation of the six transboundary river basins and the problematic issues that explain the lack of transboundary water policies in these territories, which are now essential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the government policy regarding the Candelaria River in Candelaria, Campeche, Mexico. It examines the political aspects of the use of the river basin, which provides water for several communities in both Mexico and Guatemala. The author studies the history of the use of the river, including that of the Maya society in Acalan in Campeche during prehispanic times, emphasizing the importance of the river in commercial and agricultural activities. The development of political policy for the river from the 1950s and into the 21st century is also detailed.