Mexico Halts Brazilian Poultry Imports Amid Avian Influenza Scare

Mexico suspends poultry imports from Brazil following the detection of avian influenza on a local farm. This decision aims to protect the domestic poultry sector and prevent the wider spread of the disease. The video shows the scale of poultry production in Mexico and the potential economic consequences of the outbreak. According to the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, this precautionary measure is crucial to safeguard the country's food security. The suspension affects approximately 35% of Mexico's poultry imports from Brazil, causing concern among Brazilian exporters. The video ends with footage of trucks transporting goods, symbolizing the disruption to trade.