"Threat Against American Interests": US Halts Michoacán Avocado Inspections, Putting Critical Supplies At Risk

"Threat Against American Interests": US Halts Michoacán Avocado Inspections, Putting Critical Supplies At Risk The US suspended avocado inspections in Mexico's Michoacán state after the US Embassy cited a "threat against American interests." Because Michoacán is Mexico's largest avocado-producing region and a top supplier to the US market, any prolonged suspension risks disrupting imports and driving supermarket prices sharply higher. Michoacán Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla said on social media that the temporary halt to inspections was intended to safeguard workers following recent arrests linked to extortion, according to AP News. Michoacán supplies...