# Agricultural risks and policy changes in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-risks-and-policy-changes-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-08-21T23:40:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Agricultural sectors in Mexico, Argentina, and Bolivia are navigating various biological and regulatory challenges. In Mexico, sugarcane producers in the Papaloapan Basin are managing infestations of the ‘Reynosa bug’ and mealybugs, which cause foliage drying and nutrient loss. In Argentina, the situation involves both regulatory shifts and seasonal sanitary risks. The government has deregulated several phytosanitary norms in Salta and Jujuy, a move intended to modernize oversight through digital traceability but one that local producers fear could expose domestic banana crops to imported pests. Additionally, stone fruit producers in North Patagonia are facing increased threats from fungi and bacteria, such as torque and scab, due to unstable weather and high humidity during the transition from winter dormancy. In Bolivia, the government is addressing agricultural vulnerability through a legislative proposal to expand insurance access. The plan seeks to reduce costs by having the state cover between 50% and 75% of premiums for medium and small-scale producers, protecting against various climate events and pests. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Agricultural sectors in Argentina and Bolivia face seasonal risks and new insurance proposals Agricultural sectors in Argentina and Bolivia face distinct challenges: North Patagonian fruit producers manage rising pest risks due to weather, while Bolivia proposes state-subsidized crop insurance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-sectors-in-argentina-and-bolivia-face-seasonal-risks-and-new-insurance-proposals ### 2026-08-18: Agricultural sectors in Mexico and Argentina face pest and regulatory threats Agricultural sectors in Mexico and Argentina face new risks as sugarcane producers battle pests in the Papaloapan Basin and Argentine banana growers warn of phytosanitary threats following regulatory changes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-sectors-in-mexico-and-argentina-face-pest-and-regulatory-threats --- Cite as: Agricultural risks and policy changes in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-risks-and-policy-changes-in-latin-america