Comply Or Face Ban! Mexico Scrambles To Curb Screwworm Pest As Trump Targets Cattle Trade | CLRCUT

A deadly flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm, is rapidly spreading across Mexico and Central America, prompting Washington to threaten a shutdown of cross-border cattle trade unless urgent containment steps are taken. Amid rising tensions, Mexico has now agreed to US demands for stronger pest control measures, including aerial spraying and easing customs barriers for critical equipment. The outbreak, which has already led to hundreds of infestations and one confirmed human case, poses a major threat to livestock, trade, and public health, with experts warning that illegal cattle movements could sabotage containment efforts. As both nations push forward with a fragile new agreement, the fight to stop the parasite from reaching the United States has become a critical biosecurity battle.

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