U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended avocado imports from the Mexican state of Michoacán following a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. has temporarily halted avocado imports from Mexico's Michoacán state due to a security alert. The suspension impacts 85% of U.S. avocado supplies.
- US halts avocado inspections from Michoacán after security threat
- Suspension disrupts $3.65 billion annual trade with Mexico
- Organized crime extorts avocado producers, affecting supply chain
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Imports Suspended | Broad Agreement | US halts avocado inspections from Michoacán after security threat | |
| Trade Value | Broad Agreement | $3.65 billion annual trade with Mexico disrupted |
Avocado Imports Suspended
Broad AgreementUS halts avocado inspections from Michoacán after security threat
Trade Value
Broad Agreement$3.65 billion annual trade with Mexico disrupted
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The suspension affects 85% of avocados sold in the United States and is expected to disrupt an $3.65 billion annual trade with Mexico, according to UPI. The move comes after a similar disruption in February 2022 when U.S. inspectors faced threats.
The Association of Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers of Mexico has requested meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration to address the security situation, as reported by UPI. Michoacán Gov. Alfredo Ramírez stated that the suspension is preventive following recent arrests targeting extortion networks.
The avocado industry in Michoacán supports over 300,000 jobs and accounts for about 75% of Mexico's avocado exports. The U.S. remains its most important export market, as noted by UPI. Research by InSight Crime has documented how criminal organizations extort agricultural producers in Michoacán.
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