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Mexico Sends Troops to Save Avocado Exports | Lafayette Louisiana News
Mexico is deploying 1,500 extra troops to Michoacán amid a U.S. pause on avocado inspections—threatening $3.7 billion in annual exports. President Sheinbaum says the move aims to restore shipments quickly and shield the economy, as 80% of U.S. avocados come from Mexico. The U.S. cited “threats to interests” without specifics, following recent cartel-linked arrests. Inspections are vital to prevent pests, and past halts tied to violence show how fragile the supply chain is. Mexican officials now propose taking over inspections—a first, since USDA has always controlled them, though sometimes…
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