The discovery of the New World screwworm in southern Mexico (Chiapas) has led to the suspension of cattle imports and border closures affecting trade with Guatemala.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 10
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What happened
The discovery of the New World screwworm in southern Mexico (Chiapas) has led to the suspension of cattle imports and border closures affecting trade with Guatemala.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A researcher in Michigan is involved in the investigation of imported contaminated raspberries originating from Guatemala.Sub-event
- A parasite has crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, having crept up from Mexico's border with Guatemala.Sub-event
Screwworm presence in Chiapas impacts cattle imports and border controls with Guatemala.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chiapas
state of Mexico
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
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