Mexico says it is boosting efforts to curb screwworm pest


  • World
  • Monday, 28 Apr 2025

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during an event marking the 87th anniversary of state oil company PEMEX, founded after the expropriation of foreign oil firms, in Mexico City, Mexico March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has been working to respond to a damaging pest called New World screwworm and is strengthening its efforts, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration warned on Saturday that it will restrict livestock imports from Mexico if the Mexican government does not intensify its fight against the pest.

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