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Spanish pork exports plummet 74% to Japan, 100% to Mexico due to African Swine Fever

Spanish pork exports to Japan and Mexico collapsed in H1 2026 due to African Swine Fever bans.

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In the first half of 2026, exports of pork meat, offal, and processed products to Japan and Mexico combined decreased by nearly 350 million euros compared to the same period in 2025. [1] The National Association of Meat Industries of Spain (Anice) warned that African Swine Fever has had a strong impact on Spanish pork exports in the first half of 2026 due to the closure of strategic markets. [2] The fourth edition of the 'Reyes en Bogotá' festival is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, at the Club de Suboficiales CESNE located at Avenida Calle 63 #77-73 in Bogotá. [3] Japanese developers are seeking to compete with Chinese rivals by leveraging the precision and durability of humanoid robots enhanced through factory production lines. [4] Japan announced a pledge of $2 million to support Colombia's reconstruction efforts. [5] Comedians and trovadors Lokillo and JP are the headliners of the 'Multiversos' show, tasked with improvising across different musical and poetic traditions. [6] The festival features a headlining show titled 'Multiversos' that will pit traditional trova against freestyle, vallenato piquería, and llanero contrapunteo. [7] Wildeman Flórez Duarte, known professionally as Ensalada Humor, is the creator and organizer of the 'Reyes en Bogotá' festival. [8] Japan is finding many new uses for homegrown humanoid robots beyond manufacturing, specifically including tree cutting and laboratory work. [9] The Japanese government joined other nations in expressing solidarity with Colombia. [10] The pledged funds are specifically designated for reconstruction projects. [11] The final habit is to know when to walk away, because not every disagreement is worth winning and recognizing that a conversation has moved from truth to control or attention means walking away is the stronger choice. [12]
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  1. In the first half of 2026, exports of pork meat, offal, and processed products to Japan and Mexico combined decreased by nearly 350 million euros compared to the same period in 2025. · El Economista
  2. The National Association of Meat Industries of Spain (Anice) warned that African Swine Fever has had a strong impact on Spanish pork exports in the first half of 2026 due to the closure of strategic markets. · El Economista
  3. The fourth edition of the 'Reyes en Bogotá' festival is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, at the Club de Suboficiales CESNE located at Avenida Calle 63 #77-73 in Bogotá. · Publimetro Colombia
  4. Japanese developers are seeking to compete with Chinese rivals by leveraging the precision and durability of humanoid robots enhanced through factory production lines. · Nikkei Asia
  5. Japan announced a pledge of $2 million to support Colombia's reconstruction efforts. · Portafolio
  6. Comedians and trovadors Lokillo and JP are the headliners of the 'Multiversos' show, tasked with improvising across different musical and poetic traditions. · Publimetro Colombia
  7. The festival features a headlining show titled 'Multiversos' that will pit traditional trova against freestyle, vallenato piquería, and llanero contrapunteo. · Publimetro Colombia
  8. Wildeman Flórez Duarte, known professionally as Ensalada Humor, is the creator and organizer of the 'Reyes en Bogotá' festival. · Publimetro Colombia
  9. Japan is finding many new uses for homegrown humanoid robots beyond manufacturing, specifically including tree cutting and laboratory work. · Nikkei Asia
  10. The Japanese government joined other nations in expressing solidarity with Colombia. · Portafolio
  11. The pledged funds are specifically designated for reconstruction projects. · Portafolio
  12. The final habit is to know when to walk away, because not every disagreement is worth winning and recognizing that a conversation has moved from truth to control or attention means walking away is the stronger choice. · Hindustan Times
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