Overview
- The United States suspended USDA/APHIS inspection activities in Michoacán after a security alert led to the halt of new avocado shipments, and the pause prompted talks between U.S. and Mexican officials.
- Mexico moved 1,557 members of the Army and Guardia Nacional to protect orchards, packing plants and inspection routes, a deployment that officials say helped secure the conditions for inspectors to return.
- The U.S. Embassy announced a phased partial resumption of inspections beginning on Saturday in Tancítaro, Tacámbaro, Uruapan and the Morelia–Pátzcuaro corridor, with operations to be adjusted as site assessments continue.
- Trade groups and officials reported product releases: APEAM said an agreement would free more than 1,000 tonnes for export and SADER reported about 75 percent of Michoacán packing plants are now enabled for export.
- Industry analysts warn the short stoppage could shift supply toward the Mexican domestic market and affect prices if the interruption lengthens, while Mexican authorities continue talks to restore full U.S. coverage or to substitute national inspectors.