Quintana Roo, Mexico — The state of Quintana Roo has recorded 28 cases of screwworm infestation, a parasitic plague that primarily affects livestock, according to Jorge Aguilar Osorio, head of the Secretariat of Agricultural, Rural, and Fisheries Development (Sedarpe).
Aguilar Osorio stated that eradicating the pest could take several months or even years. While the current number of cases is not considered significant, he emphasized the need for preventive measures to curb further spread.
Regional Comparisons and Affected Areas
The official noted that Quintana Roo’s caseload remains relatively low compared to other states. Chiapas has reported over 800 cases, while Campeche has documented more than 181. The infections in Quintana Roo are concentrated in the southern municipalities of Othón P. Blanco, home to the state capital, and Bacalar.
Coordinated Response Efforts
Governor Mara Lezama confirmed that state and federal authorities, along with counterparts from neighboring regions, are implementing measures to prevent the screwworm’s expansion.
“This collaboration with other states is essential because coordinated actions are required,” Lezama said. She added that strategic meetings have already been held to address the outbreak.
The screwworm, a parasitic larvae that feeds on living tissue, poses significant risks to livestock and, in rare cases, humans. The United States has suspended cattle imports from affected regions in response to recent detections of the pest in Mexico.
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