Key facts
- Mexico has resumed avocado exports to the U.S.
- Avocado exports were halted due to a security alert in Michoacán state.
- The security alert in Michoacán has been lifted.
- Avocado pickers and producers in Michoacán have resumed work.
- Workers expressed relief at being able to earn income again.
- Concerns about ongoing violence and extortion persist in the region.
Avocado exports from Mexico to the United States have resumed following the lifting of a security alert in Michoacán state. The alert had previously halted operations for avocado pickers and producers. With the security concerns addressed, workers are now able to return to their jobs, providing a much-needed income stream. This resumption of work brings a sense of relief to the local communities that rely heavily on the avocado industry. Despite the immediate return to work, there are lingering concerns among those in the industry about the ongoing issues of violence and extortion that plague the region. These persistent problems continue to pose a threat to the safety and stability of the avocado trade, even as exports recommence.