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When the USA steals Colorado from Mexico | Documentary

The Colorado, one of the longest rivers in the world, is suffering an ecological tragedy. The United States erected several dams to meet its water needs, allowing only 9% of the water to reach Mexico. The Colorado Delta is withering, leading to the disappearance of fish, mammals, plants and even people. Today, reduced to only 5% of its original size, the delta has become an arid desert as far as the eye can see. An undeniable environmental catastrophe threatens this ecosystem. 00:00 When the USA steals Colorado from Mexico 00:57 A fishing family in a desert mourns the loss of their once thriving fishing community due to the drying up of the Colorado River. 09:09 Las Vegas depends on the Colorado River for its water supply, consuming nearly 1,000 liters per day per person, twice the American average and four times more than in France. 18:27 The creation of a marine reserve has led to conflicts between fishermen and the state to protect the reproduction of fish.