U.S. Suspends Avocado Imports from Michoacán
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The United States temporarily suspended avocado imports from Michoacán, Mexico, following threats against U.S. inspectors. Mexico responded by deploying 1,500 soldiers to protect production and resume exports.
The United States temporarily suspended avocado imports from Michoacán, Mexico's leading producer, following a security alert affecting U.S. inspectors.1 Mexico bolstered security in Michoacán by deploying 1,500 military personnel following the United States' suspension of avocado inspections.2 The measure aims to quickly resume avocado exports, which are vital to the Mexican economy.2
Michoacán is Mexico's leading avocado producer and faces problems with organized crime.2 The suspension of imports is due to threats to U.S. interests in the region.2
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