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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. resumes avocado imports from Mexico

The United States has restarted avocado imports from Mexico, allowing workers to resume harvesting and shipping operations after a temporary suspension. This action restores the primary supply chain for Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. market.

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Why It Matters

The resumption of trade restores the livelihoods of Mexican agricultural workers and stabilizes the supply of avocados for U.S. consumers and businesses.

Key Facts

  • The United States has officially resumed the importation of avocados from Mexico.
  • Agricultural harvesting operations in Mexico have restarted following a multi-day suspension.
  • The suspension of trade had previously halted work for local avocado harvesters.

Who's Mentioned

locationUnited States“The destination country for the avocado exports.”other90“Miles from Santa Ana Zirosto to Tacámbaro; also daily tons exported by one produ”locationMichoacán“Primary avocado-producing state in Mexico”personLuis Manuel Soto“Producer and packer in western Michoacán”personJesús Méndez“Supervisor of avocado harvesting crews”other36“Age of producer Luis Manuel Soto”personValentín Rodríguez“Veteran avocado industry businessman”locationTacámbaro“Location of an avocado packing plant”locationMexico“The country of origin for the avocado exports.”other39“Age of harvester Francisco Isidro”other150“Kilometers from Santa Ana Zirosto to Tacámbaro”locationSanta Ana Zirosto“Town in Michoacán”personFrancisco Isidro“Avocado harvester in Santa Ana Zirosto”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President referenced regarding cartel designations”