Mexico has recently permitted bovine meat imports from Brazil, with 15 states approved, including Santa Catarina, which is not vaccinated for foot-and-mouth disease. However, only matured and boneless products can be exported from the other 14 states to mitigate health risks. Similarly, Argentina and Uruguay have similar export conditions. A recent case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Brazil was reported, but it was considered atypical and poses no significant risk to other livestock or human health. To ensure safety, all imports will be from authorized processing plants with strict traceability programs.