US to Resume Avocado Inspections in Michoacán on Saturday

Mexico City — The United States will partially resume avocado inspections in four producing areas of Michoacán on Saturday, the US Embassy announced Friday, after a security alert halted certifications and exports to the US market.

Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson said the decision was made after evaluating commitments from the Mexican government and security measures deployed in the state.

“We will continue to evaluate conditions and adjust our operations as appropriate,” Johnson said in a statement.

The resumption covers the municipalities of Tancítaro, Tacámbaro, and Uruapan, as well as the zone between Morelia and Pátzcuaro. The ambassador described the move as part of a gradual process to restore full US government activities in Michoacán.

Johnson added that agricultural security benefits both countries by ensuring food production, strengthening supply chains, and contributing to economic prosperity.

The temporary suspension, in place since Wednesday, came after the embassy issued a security alert over a “threat against US interests.” It affected inspectors from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), who verify that packing houses authorized to export avocados from Michoacán comply with phytosanitary requirements. Michoacán is Mexico’s leading avocado-producing state.

Mexico exports more than one million tons of avocado annually. In the first four months of 2026, the country exported 501,824 tons of the fruit, according to Mexico’s Agriculture Department.