Fear, Extortion, and Violence: What Workers in Mexico's Avocado Industry Experience
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
In Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacán, avocado workers celebrated the resumption of exports to the U.S. after a temporary halt due to security alerts. With the lifting of the alert, avocado orchards and packing plants resumed operations, employing around 200,000 people in the region. However, the atmosphere remains tense as many fear that the calm may be short-lived due to ongoing violence and extortion from local cartels. Workers like Francisco Isidro are relieved to return to work, but concerns about safety persist, especially with armed groups still active in the area. The avocado industry relies heavily on strict certification processes for exports, which are crucial for meeting U.S. demand.
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