Mexico's Battle Against Flesh-Eating Screwworm

Mexico is strategizing to mitigate the screwworm outbreak following a confirmed animal infection in Nuevo Leon. President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the U.S. border reopening for livestock trade remains on track for November, despite the outbreak concerns.

Mexico is intensifying efforts to combat a screwworm outbreak after confirming an infected animal case in Nuevo Leon, a state bordering the U.S., President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Wednesday.

Amidst the outbreak, Sheinbaum clarified there are no anticipated delays in reopening the U.S.-Mexico border for livestock trade before November.

The government is actively exploring more measures to control the spread of the flesh-eating parasite and safeguard livestock health.