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Avocado Exports Resume Amid Michoacán Tensions | US News
Avocado exports from Mexico’s Michoacán region are back on track after an eight-day U.S. security alert that left 200,000 workers in limbo—many of them longtime pickers like Francisco Isidro, who rejoiced at returning to work and earning their daily wage. Though the alert was lifted without naming a specific threat, Michoacán’s cartel-ridden landscape—marked by extortion and truck hijackings—remains a looming danger. Increased Mexican military presence offers cautious hope for long-term safety, but growers still face threats despite security upgrades. With the U.S. market vital to the…
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