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US suspends avocado imports from Mexican state
Published : Thursday, 6 August, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Observer Online Report
The United States suspended imports of avocados from Mexico's top-producing state of Michoacan over security concerns, an industry group and authorities announced Wednesday.
The state government said the suspension is a "preventive measure" following arrests of criminal leaders known for extorting money from the regional avocado industry.
The Association of Avocado Producers and Packers said in a statement that "fruit destined for export won't be authorized."
It added that its representatives will have meetings with authorities to attend to the security situation in the state.
Michoacan is a hotspot of fighting between crime gangs who have diversified into extorting agricultural interests.
The US Embassy in Mexico said in a statement that it suspended all activities in Michoacan since August 5 following a "threat against US interests."
It is standard protocol for US authorities to inspect avocado export packers in Mexico. In 2024, shipments were temporarily suspended after two inspectors were assaulted and temporarily detained in the state.
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