Obed González Flores, a leader in the Association of Bovine Cattle Feeders of the Northeast in Mexico, has raised concerns about the potential risks associated with the importation of beef from Argentina. He emphasizes two key risks: first, the possibility of foot-and-mouth disease, with arguments suggesting that Argentina's exported beef may not be properly cooked before export, as required by Mexican law; and second, the risk of unfair competition due to the significant price gap between Argentine and Mexican beef. This price disparity is attributed to lower production costs in Argentina, including extended pastures and lighter cattle finishing weights. In response, Mexican ranchers in Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, and Querétaro have sought judicial protection to halt these imports, citing concerns about health and market fairness.