Mexico sends 1,500 troops to secure avocado trade in Michoacan

The massive deployment focuses on critical infrastructure across the western state, specifically securing packing facilities, transit corridors, and inspection hubs. Defense ministry officials confirmed the move serves as a direct response to the suspension of U.S. agricultural inspections, which were abruptly halted on Wednesday following credible threats against personnel. By saturating the region with federal forces, authorities hope to restore the security guarantees required to reopen the supply chain for one of the world's most lucrative avocado-producing hubs.