World Cup tourists might bring in parasites
350 new plant parasites could be brought into Brazil, say agriculture watchdogs
[RIO DE JANEIRO] Agriculture watchdogs in Brazil fear foreigners arriving for the World Cup could bring up to 350 new plant parasites into the country.
American tourists pose the biggest threat, since the US has 225 agricultural parasites that do not currently exist in Brazil, said the National Plant Defense Association (Andef), an agro-industry umbrella group.
Italian fans, who could bring in up to 126 new parasites, and French fans, who could bring in up to 120, are also making farmers nervous.
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