Mexico City: Three people were killed when their plane crashed in southern Mexico near the border with Guatemala. The victims included two Guatemalan pilots and a Mexican agricultural engineer who were on a mission to release sterile flies to control the spread of screwworm in livestock.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the tragic incident occurred amidst Mexico's intensified efforts to manage the screwworm situation, following the United States' suspension of livestock imports from Mexico due to concerns about the pest. This effort was part of a broader initiative to address the agricultural challenges posed by the screwworm, which has significant implications for the livestock industry in the region.