Michoacán avocado exports to U.S. to resume after security alert

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Michoacán avocado exports to the United States are set to resume following a three-day suspension triggered by a U.S. security alert. US Ambassador Ronald Johnson confirmed that trade will restart 'immediately and gradually' after security commitments were addressed by the Mexican government.

The suspension occurred after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) halted inspections due to threats against personnel in the state. In response, Mexico deployed over 1,500 National Guard members to the region to bolster security.

Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announced a meeting with Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch to evaluate ongoing security strategies and ensure the safe transport of fruit through the export chain. Partial reactivation has already begun in municipalities including Tancítaro, Tacámbaro, and Uruapan, as well as the Morelia-Pátzcuaro corridor. The disruption follows recent high-profile arrests of individuals allegedly linked to organized crime in the region.

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Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Government of Michoacán · Julio Alberto Arreola Vázquez · Michoacán · Omar García Harfuch · Pátzcuaro · Ronald Johnson · United States · United States Department of Agriculture

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[● 3 SOURCES] Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla will meet with Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch to evaluate security strategies. xeu.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The United States receives nearly 90% of Mexico's avocado exports. diario21.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mexico deployed over 1,500 National Guard elements to Michoacán following the security alert. diario21.com.mx
[● 3 SOURCES] Avocado exports to the United States were partially reactivated in Tancítaro, Tacámbaro, Uruapan, and the Morelia-Pátzcuaro corridor. xeu.mx
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspension of inspections was linked to the recent arrest of Ramón 'N' (alias 'El R1') in Jalisco. xeu.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The US government issued a security alert last week due to threats against personnel in Michoacán. diario21.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] US Ambassador Ronald Johnson confirmed the resumption of Michoacán avocado exports. diario21.com.mx