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The Chamizal Issue is more than just the story of a boundary dispute in El Paso, TX, it encompasses the larger story of the borderlands and the shared history of the United States and Mexico.  

It is a story of wars (hot and cold), floods, revolutions, and finally peace.

Explore the links below to dive deeper into the Chamizal story.


Timeline of Important Events in the Chamizal Story

Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

The Mexican Revolution

Floods and the Chamizal Issue

Arbitration of 1911

Chamizal Dispute from 1911-1960

The Cold War and the Chamizal Dispute

Chamizal Convention of 1963

The Chamizal Residents

 
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Cordova Island, circa 1955.

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Rio Grande cemented riverbed - view from Juarez

Did You Know?
4.1 miles of the riverbed between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez were cemented as part of the Chamizal Convention of 1963. Before the treaty, torrential spring rainfall would cause the Rio Grande to turn into a wild and unforgiving river, causing loss of life and property.
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Last Updated: September 16, 2010 at 10:50 MST