U.S. Suspends Avocado Imports: Cartel Violence Threatens Workers
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U.S. Halts Avocado Imports After Abduction of USDA Inspectors in Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has halted the importation of avocados and mangoes from Mexico following the abduction of two of its workers in a state known for cartel violence. The USDA confirmed the temporary halting of produce inspections earlier this week, but did not reveal the reason behind the move. However, several national news outlets in Mexico reported that two USDA inspectors had been abducted in the state of Michoacan.
According to El Sol De Mexico, the incident took place last Friday when a group of gunmen claiming to be a community police force in the town of Paracho, Michoacan, stopped the inspectors, took their vehicle, phones, and computers, and detained them for a day. Despite the efforts by Mexican officials to downplay the issue, community police forces in Michoacan have a history of being a front for the various drug cartels that operate with almost complete impunity in the state.
This is not the first time the USDA has suspended avocado imports from Mexico. In 2022, the USDA issued a similar suspension after one of their inspectors began receiving death threats. The importation halt came right before the Superbowl, a time when avocado farmers in Mexico expected to see an increase in demand.
The abduction of USDA inspectors highlights the ongoing security concerns in Mexico, particularly in states like Michoacan where drug cartels have a strong presence. The U.S. has been working with Mexico to address these concerns, but progress has been slow. In the meantime, the suspension of avocado imports will have a significant impact on the U.S. market, as Mexico is the largest supplier of avocados to the U.S.
The U.S. government must take a stronger stance on addressing security concerns in Mexico, particularly when it comes to protecting U.S. workers. The suspension of avocado imports is a necessary step, but it is not a long-term solution. The U.S. must work with Mexico to address the root causes of violence and instability in the country, including corruption, poverty, and weak rule of law.
In the meantime, U.S. consumers may see a shortage of avocados in the coming weeks, as Mexico is the largest supplier of avocados to the U.S. The suspension of imports will also have a significant impact on Mexican avocado farmers, who rely on the U.S. market for a large portion of their income.
The U.S. must take a more proactive approach to addressing security concerns in Mexico, not only to protect U.S. workers but also to support the economic stability of both countries. The suspension of avocado imports is a wake-up call for the U.S. government to take action and address the root causes of violence and instability in Mexico.
Sources:
breitbart.com
infowars.com
theepochtimes.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has halted the importation of avocados and mangoes from Mexico following the abduction of two of its workers in a state known for cartel violence. The USDA confirmed the temporary halting of produce inspections earlier this week, but did not reveal the reason behind the move. However, several national news outlets in Mexico reported that two USDA inspectors had been abducted in the state of Michoacan.
According to El Sol De Mexico, the incident took place last Friday when a group of gunmen claiming to be a community police force in the town of Paracho, Michoacan, stopped the inspectors, took their vehicle, phones, and computers, and detained them for a day. Despite the efforts by Mexican officials to downplay the issue, community police forces in Michoacan have a history of being a front for the various drug cartels that operate with almost complete impunity in the state.
This is not the first time the USDA has suspended avocado imports from Mexico. In 2022, the USDA issued a similar suspension after one of their inspectors began receiving death threats. The importation halt came right before the Superbowl, a time when avocado farmers in Mexico expected to see an increase in demand.
The abduction of USDA inspectors highlights the ongoing security concerns in Mexico, particularly in states like Michoacan where drug cartels have a strong presence. The U.S. has been working with Mexico to address these concerns, but progress has been slow. In the meantime, the suspension of avocado imports will have a significant impact on the U.S. market, as Mexico is the largest supplier of avocados to the U.S.
The U.S. government must take a stronger stance on addressing security concerns in Mexico, particularly when it comes to protecting U.S. workers. The suspension of avocado imports is a necessary step, but it is not a long-term solution. The U.S. must work with Mexico to address the root causes of violence and instability in the country, including corruption, poverty, and weak rule of law.
In the meantime, U.S. consumers may see a shortage of avocados in the coming weeks, as Mexico is the largest supplier of avocados to the U.S. The suspension of imports will also have a significant impact on Mexican avocado farmers, who rely on the U.S. market for a large portion of their income.
The U.S. must take a more proactive approach to addressing security concerns in Mexico, not only to protect U.S. workers but also to support the economic stability of both countries. The suspension of avocado imports is a wake-up call for the U.S. government to take action and address the root causes of violence and instability in Mexico.
Sources:
breitbart.com
infowars.com
theepochtimes.com
