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US Halts Avocado Export Inspections in Mexico’s Michoacan over Security Alert
APEAM said only fruit received Tuesday could be processed as the halt disrupted USDA checks at authorized packinghouses.
- On Wednesday, the United States suspended avocado export inspections in Michoacan, Mexico, following a security alert that threatens to delay shipments from the country's top producing region.
- Michoacan has long struggled with organized crime and gang violence, prompting similar inspection disruptions in 2022 and 2024 due to persistent security concerns in the region.
- The United States accounts for nearly 90% of Mexico's avocado exports by volume, with Mexico on track to ship roughly 1.2 million metric tons to the U.S. in 2026.
- APEAM stated only fruit received Tuesday with a USDA official present could be processed, while no export shipments were authorized on Wednesday during the suspension.
- Michoacan Governor Alfredo Ramirez is coordinating with United States and Mexican security authorities to restore operations, describing the suspension as a preventive step to protect employees.
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The US embassy in Mexico announced that it had suspended all its activities in the state of Michoacan today due to a threat to American interests.
·Marousi, Greece
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US halts avocado export inspections in Mexico's Michoacan over security ...
·London, United Kingdom
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Avocado producers in Michoacán immediately traveled to Mexico City for an 'emergency' meeting with representatives of the Sheinbaum government.
·Mexico
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The United States temporarily suspended Mexican avocado certifications in Michoacán for a security alert.
·Madrid, Spain
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U.S. suspends Mexican avocado certifications in Michoacán by security alert
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Washington launches a security alert that prevents the review of the fruit from taking place
·Madrid, Spain
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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