Key facts
- U.S. avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico have fully resumed.
- Inspections were suspended earlier this month due to security concerns.
- The suspension disrupted avocado exports to the United States.
- Michoacan is a key avocado-producing region in Mexico.
- U.S. government activities in the region have restarted.
The United States government has fully resumed its avocado inspection activities in Mexico's Michoacan state, a region critical for avocado production. These operations were suspended earlier this month due to escalating security concerns that put U.S. agricultural inspectors at risk. The suspension had a direct impact on avocado exports destined for the United States, causing a disruption in the supply chain. With the resumption of inspections, the U.S. government is working to re-establish normal trade flows for avocados from Michoacan. The security situation in the state remains a significant factor influencing agricultural trade operations.