NYT
Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The U.S.-Mexico border partially reopened to cattle imports after being closed due to a screwworm infestation. Screwworms are fly larvae that feed on living tissue in animals. Mexican authorities are continuing efforts to control the infestation in affected regions.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/world/americas/screwworm-facility-mexico.html