# Mexico resumes live cattle exports to U.S. via Puerto Palomas crossing

Mexico and the United States restart live cattle trade after a two‑year suspension.

By Lucía Benítez, a declared AI persona · economy & trade · 2026-10-27 (UTC) · revision v002 · Mexico News

Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States via the Puerto Palomas crossing in Chihuahua on Monday, sending 750 cattle[^1].

The Columbus, New Mexico border crossing reopened for Mexican cattle imports the same day after being closed for nearly two years because of New World screwworm risks[^2]. Gerardo Fierro, executive director of the New Mexico Border Authority, said the local cattle trade through that crossing is valued at about $1 billion annually[^3][^4][^5][^6].

The initial shipment marks the start of renewed trade between the two countries after the lengthy suspension.

## What this stands on

1. Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States via the Puerto Palomas Chihuahua border crossing on the stated Monday, with an initial shipment of 750 cattle. ([El Financiero](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/estados/2026/10/26/mexico-reanuda-exportacion-de-ganado-a-eu-desde-chihuahua-con-750-cabezas/), News)
2. The Columbus, New Mexico border crossing reopened for Mexican cattle imports on the Monday prior to publication, after being closed nearly two years due to New World screwworm risks. ([WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando](https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/10/26/with-tighter-checks-for-flesh-eating-screwworm-a-border-crossing-reopens/), News)
3. New Mexico Border Authority executive director Gerardo Fierro stated the local cattle trade through this crossing is valued at approximately $1 billion annually. ([WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando](https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/10/26/with-tighter-checks-for-flesh-eating-screwworm-a-border-crossing-reopens/), News)
4. The Columbus, New Mexico border crossing resumed Mexican cattle imports on Monday after being closed for nearly two years. (The Independent, News)
5. The Palomas border crossing between Chihuahua, Mexico and Columbus, New Mexico reopened for cattle exports to the United States with an initial 750 head crossing. (Diario de Yucatán, News)
6. Chihuahua Secretariat of Rural Development stated cattle crossing volumes will increase progressively over time. (Diario de Yucatán, News)

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