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Michoacán agricultural industry unrest

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Agricultural sectors in Michoacán have engaged in various forms of protest regarding economic and phytosanitary concerns. In Múgica, producers and harvesters demonstrated against the planned sale of a major regional fruit packing plant, which they claim is vital to the Tierra Caliente economy. Protesters threw citrus and mango onto streets to signal the potential loss of livelihoods for thousands of workers and merchants. In a separate incident in Peribán, avocado producers burned approximately 52 tons of fruit from neighboring states, including Jalisco, Colima, and Nayarit, after detecting the stem and pit borer worm. This shipment was destined for a packing plant in Uruapan. To protect export capabilities to the United States, producers established inspection checkpoints at various entrances to Uruapan. These actions have caused tensions with transporters and led to temporary blockades and near-confrontations near Pemex facilities. Following the detection of the pest, which bores into branches, trunks, and seeds, environmental authorities and the health agency Senasica oversaw the disposal process. Michoacán’s Environment Minister, Alejandro Mendez, stated that the contaminated fruit was prevented from entering the market to protect remaining crops. To prevent further spread, the Mexican government has implemented enhanced regulatory measures, including epidemiological surveillance and phytosanitary inspections. ~~Strategic~~ The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) and Senasica have intensified these controls to protect Michoacán, which produces over 70% of Mexico's avocados. The strategy includes strengthening five internal verification points ~~are currently monitoring the movement of avocados to ensure traceability~~ in Apatzingán, Buenavista, Cotija, Jiquilpan, and ~~protect pest-free zones. Local organizations continue~~ Zamora, alongside six mobile inspection routes to ~~demand greater intervention from phytosanitary authorities~~ monitor secondary roads. These efforts involve coordination between federal officials, state sanitary organizations, and ~~packing companies to ensure all incoming shipments meet health standards~~ the National Guard to ~~avoid potential border closures.~~ safeguard international exports.

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