The US has suspended imports of Mexican cattle due to fears of the New World screwworm. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the decision, arguing it is exaggerated and based on a single case in Veracruz. The screwworm, endemic to the Caribbean and parts of South America, had been eradicated from the US since 1966 but is potentially resurfacing. It lays eggs near wounds on warm-blooded animals, leading to severe infestations in livestock and humans, which can be fatal if untreated. The US has halted shipments multiple times in response to this threat.
The United States has closed its ports of entry to Mexican cattle due to concerns over the New World screwworm, a parasitic worm that can spread north.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the US decision, asserting that fears surrounding the screwworm are exaggerated and based on a single case in Veracruz.
The New World screwworm is a parasite endemic to parts of the Caribbean and South America, once eradicated from the US, but now showing signs of resurgence.
The screwworm lays eggs near wounds on warm-blooded animals, and its larvae invade living tissue, causing severe pain and potentially leading to death if untreated.
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