Reported 8 months ago
For the second time in two years, a dispute over avocados has erupted between the US and Mexico, causing significant impact on Mexican farmers. Avocados from the state of Michoacán in Mexico must pass inspection by US agricultural inspectors before being allowed entry into the US. Criminal organizations in Mexico have been targeting avocado farmers, resorting to extortion, violence, and even murder. The recent attack on a US agricultural inspector led to the temporary halt of avocado imports from Mexico to the US, severely affecting the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. Efforts are being made to ensure the safety of inspectors and resume avocado exports, but the situation remains tense.
Source: YAHOO