The main exporter of avocados to the United States is Mexico’s Michoacan state. The problem is, Michoacan is a state with a lot of drug cartel activity, including cartel involvement in the avocado business.
On August 5th, the U.S. announced a cessation of activities in the state, which would include the mandatory U.S. inspections in order to export the avocados.
On August 7th, a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced a partial restart of activities in the Mexican state of Michoacan.
An August 10th Mexico News Daily article was entitled Most avocado exports to the US have resumed after last week’s suspension.
For the entire article, click here.
Article by Allan Wall, published August 12th, 2026, on Mexico News Report.
Tags: Avocados, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican Drug Cartels, Michoacan state, U.S. Embassy in Mexico