Screwworm
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Nicaragua’s Role in Venezuela Crisis and Screwworm Outbreak: What 2025 Reveals
As tensions erupt between the US and Venezuela, Nicaragua stands as a steadfast ally to Caracas. Meanwhile, the country faces its own agricultural battle: the persistent screwworm outbreak threatening livestock across Central America.
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US Reports First Travel-Linked Screwworm Case in Decades
The US has confirmed its first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite in decades, raising concerns for agriculture and public health.