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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade

United States resumes avocado inspections in Michoacán, Mexico

The United States government has agreed to partially resume avocado inspections in the Mexican state of Michoacán starting Saturday. This decision follows a mid-week suspension of inspections due to security threats against U.S. personnel, which had halted avocado exports.

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Why It Matters

The resumption of inspections allows for the restart of avocado exports from Michoacán to the United States, impacting the supply chain for the fruit.

Key Facts

  • The United States suspended avocado inspections in Michoacán mid-week due to threats against U.S. interests.
  • The suspension of inspections caused a total halt in avocado exports from the region.
  • The United States agreed to a partial resumption of inspections starting this Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

locationUnited States“The country resuming inspections.”locationMichoacán“Mexican state where inspections occur”organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Responsible for inspecting agricultural imports”personRonald Johnson“U.S. Ambassador to Mexico”organizationAPEAM“Association of Producers and Packers Exporters of Avocado of Mexico”personLuis Javier de la Rocha“Director of APEAM”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”personAlfredo Ramírez Bedolla“Governor of Michoacán”