Juan Carlos Chairez Castañeda

Juan Carlos Chairez Castañeda is a farmer from the community of San Marcos in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, who has been significantly affected by a recent plague of large grasshoppers known as 'gordinflones'. He has reported that this year, the infestation has worsened compared to the previous year, estimating a 10% damage to his crops despite his daily efforts to combat the pests with various insecticides. Chairez emphasizes the need for mass intervention from authorities to support farmers like himself, who often struggle with the high costs and challenging conditions of pest control.