Agreement with the US to reopen the border to Mexican cattle advances

In recent years, the export of Mexican cattle to the United States has established itself as a key economic driver for the northern states. However, the emergence of pests such as the screwworm , recently detected in Nuevo León, has raised health alarms and jeopardized the trade relationship.

Despite this scenario, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that diplomatic and technical work with Washington is progressing steadily. The goal: to achieve the reopening of the border to Mexican livestock and guarantee the stability of agricultural trade.

The screwworm is a pest that attacks cattle, causing economic losses and health risks. The discovery in Nuevo León caused immediate concern, as the United States maintains very strict animal health protocols.

To avoid a prolonged lockdown, Mexican and U.S. authorities implemented joint surveillance, isolation, and eradication brigades. According to the official report, the outbreak is under control and poses no risk of spreading to the northern part of the continent.

The US-Mexico agreement on livestock seeks to restore confidence in the agricultural sector. Washington demands solid evidence that Mexico implements effective biosecurity measures, while the Mexican government insists that trade cannot be halted due to an isolated incident.

In Sheinbaum's words, "this agreement will allow us to keep markets open, protect domestic producers, and strengthen cooperation in animal health."

Cattle exports to the United States represent thousands of direct jobs in the border states. Producers in Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sonora, and Nuevo León depend on this trade to sustain their local economies.

With the reopening of the agricultural frontier , it is estimated that exports could reach record levels by 2025, consolidating Mexico as one of the main suppliers of livestock in North America.

Industry experts assert that this agreement is not only commercial but also strategic. Health cooperation will strengthen pest control campaigns, reduce future risks, and ensure market stability.

The reopening of the border is, in the words of ranchers, "a breath of fresh air" that will overcome uncertainty and project new opportunities for Mexico-U.S. agricultural trade .