Mexico and US Talk Cattle Border Reopening Amid Worm Crisis

A big problem is brewing between Mexico and the US. It's all about cattle and a nasty pest called the screwworm. This worm eats flesh and can kill animals. It's been spreading from Central America into Mexico. Now, it's causing tension between the two countries. Mexico's agriculture minister is heading to Washington. He wants to talk about opening the border for Mexican cattle. The border has been closed since May. The US is worried about the screwworm spreading. The US has been critical of Mexico's handling of the outbreak. Mexico says it has contained the problem. But the US isn't convinced. The US is also dealing with its own cattle issues. There's a shortage, and beef prices are high. The US president is trying to lower beef prices. He's even increasing imports from Argentina. This isn't sitting well with US ranchers. They're already struggling. The meeting between the two countries' agriculture leaders is important. It could decide when the border opens. But with so much at stake, it's not going to be easy.