Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Avocado pickers in Michoacán, Mexico, are relieved as U.S. authorities lifted a security alert that had halted avocado exports. Francisco Isidro, a picker, quickly returned to work, filling boxes for the U.S. market after several days of uncertainty. The alert was triggered by security concerns related to local cartels. With over 200,000 workers affected, the resumption of exports is crucial for the industry, which sends nearly 4,800 tons of avocados daily to the U.S. Despite increased military presence aimed at improving safety, many remain cautious about potential violence and extortion in the region.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
