Why Mexican avocado exports to the US have once again been stopped
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico began sending 1,500 more troops to the western state of Michoacan on Thursday, a day after the U.S. announced the suspension of government operations in that region — including halting avocado inspections required for their…
Mexico has deployed an additional 1,500 troops to the western state of Michoacan, just a day after the U.S. stopped its government operations in the region, including the suspension of avocado inspections, due to a non-specific threat to U.S. interests. President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced the security measure to expedite the resumption of avocado exports and avert potential economic harm to Mexico and supply to the U.S. The U.S. is a major consumer of Mexican avocados, accounting for over 80% of avocados consumed, generating $3.7 billion in sales for Mexico in 2025.
Avocado inspections are mandated in the U.S. to prevent pest infestation and maintain quality. The halting of inspections in Michoacan, the primary avocado producer and a region with high cartel activity, has stopped exports before, such as during a pause in early 2022 on the eve of the Super Bowl, which did not affect game day guacamole consumption as the avocados had already been shipped.
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