US avocado supply at risk as inspections suspended in Michoacán due to threat

The United States announced Wednesday that it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan. The decision was made due to a threat to U.S. interests.

The suspension of activities impacts the import of avocados from Michoacan, which is the largest producing region in the country.

This action specifically affects the required inspections of avocados that are necessary for their export to the United States.

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