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The Surprising Link Between Cattle, Cocaine and the Screwworm’s Comeback
In parts of Central America, illegal ranching on protected lands has become a front for drug trafficking and money laundering. The ripple effects of this trend now threaten U.S. cattle producers with the resurgence of a deadly livestock pest.
May 20, 2025 01:13 PM
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Kathy Voth
