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  1. New World screwworm is trickling up through Panama after a successful breach, with the pest originating from South America.
  2. Pest invasion started from Central America into Mexico, with Panama releasing sterile flies.

Screwworm moves up from Central America, while a network addresses healthcare barriers for farm workers.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 24
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Screwworm moves up from Central America, while a network addresses healthcare barriers for farm workers.

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  1. Officials warned of an impending screwworm outbreak and cut monitoring funds in Central America.Sub-event
  2. Parasite spread from Central America affects Texas, facilitated by unauthorized livestock movements.Sub-event
  3. Screwworm movement from Central America into Mexico.1 source

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