The US closed the Mexico border due to fly risk

The United States has decided to temporarily close its southern border with Mexico. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

These restrictions are aimed not at migration but at the tropical insect that seriously harms livestock — the American fly. This fly lays eggs on the skin of livestock, causing severe injuries through its larvae.

As a result, animals experience pain, infections, and even death. This causes significant economic damage to farmers.

To address this issue, the US has been breeding harmless, sterilized male flies for many years and releasing them into the wild to mate with wild females. This method was successfully used in the Panama region in the 1970s.

However, by the end of 2024, the population of American flies in southern Mexico is expected to increase again, moving towards Texas. If the flies enter this area, it could cause significant damage to the meat industry.

For this reason, the US government has temporarily stopped accepting all live livestock coming from Mexico. These measures are aimed at preventing the fly from entering the country.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized this decision, stating that the US's actions are an exaggerated threat to protect the meat market.