Avocado Diplomacy: The Unspoken Reality of Mexico's Fruitful Relationship with the US The recent security alert that halted avocado exports from Mexico to the United States has highlighted the complex dynamics at play in this lucrative trade relationship.
While restrictions have been lifted, allowing producers to resume operations, underlying issues remain.
At the heart of these problems lies a web of extortion, violence, and corruption that permeates Michoacán, where most of Mexico's avocados are grown.