Coverage dated February 13, 2022 to February 17, 2022

US Paves Way for Resumption of Mexican Avocado Imports

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Inspections were halted last week after one of the U.S. inspectors was threatened in the western state of Michoacan.

NBC Los Angeles's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 14, 2022
The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico
Headline from NPR ·
Feb 18, 2022Newest
US Paves Way for Resumption of Mexican Avocado Imports
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

65 articles, oldest first.

The Guardian
US halts avocado imports from Mexico after threat to American inspector (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 13, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Decision comes after threatening phone message and disrupts $2.4bn industry during one of its busiest times of the year
Government Executive
A Threat Against a Federal Worker Has Made the U.S. Government Halt Avocado Imports From Mexico (opens Government Executive)
Published Feb 13, 2022
Government Executive's feed description
The pause could cause significant disruptions in avocado supply chains and prices.
NPR
The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico (opens NPR)
Published Feb 14, 2022
NPR's feed description
The U.S. suspended avocado imports from Mexico after a USDA inspector received a threat — highlighting the violence and criminal influence over the supply of the fruit.
Local News 8
Why avocado shipments from Mexico to the US were stopped: A death threat to a safety inspector (opens Local News 8)
Published Feb 15, 2022
Local News 8's feed description
By Matt Rivers, CNN Business The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico came after a US safety inspector received a credible death threat, according to a US official with knowledge of the matter. The inspector had denied permission for a shipment from the Mexican state of Michoacán.
NBC Los Angeles
US Paves Way for Resumption of Mexican Avocado Imports (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 17, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Inspections were halted last week after one of the U.S. inspectors was threatened in the western state of Michoacan.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
US paves way for Mexico avocado exports to resume (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Feb 17, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
WFAA Dallas
Mexico's avocado problem reaches far beyond a ban from the US. Here's how. (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Feb 17, 2022
WFAA Dallas's feed description
Drug cartels often force avocado producers into protection payments or risk having their families kidnapped and murdered.
10TV Columbus
US ban on avocados from Mexico has ended after a week (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Feb 17, 2022
10TV Columbus's feed description
While the ban lasted a week, it could prompt companies that import avocados to look beyond Mexico, which currently supplies about 80% of U.S. imports of avocados.
Al Jazeera
US lifts ban on Mexican avocado imports, USDA says (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
The import shutdown was triggered by a threat made to a United States food inspector.
WFMZ Allentown
US paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Feb 17, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume. Ambassador Ken Salazar said in a
Insider
US lifts its Mexican avocado ban after temporary halt (opens Insider)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Insider's feed description
The ban came just ahead of the Super Bowl and immediately sparked fears of a shortage of the popular fruit.
The Hill
US clears way for return of Mexican avocados (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 17, 2022
The Hill's feed description
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced Friday that a ban on avocado imports into the U.S. has been lifted.
CNN
US lifts ban on Mexican avocados (opens CNN)
Published Feb 17, 2022
CNN's feed description
The United States is resuming its avocado inspection program in Mexcio's Michoacán state a week after imposing a temporary ban in response to a US inspector receiving a death threat.
Fox7 Austin
Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
France 24
US resumes avocado imports from Mexico (opens France 24)
Published Feb 17, 2022
France 24's feed description
Avocado imports from the western Mexican state of Michoacan have resumed following a week-long suspension after steps were taken to ensure the safety of American inspectors, the US government said Fr…
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
U.S. paves way for resumption of avocado exports from Mexico (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume. The suspension of inspections had raised the possibility of price increases for U.S. consumers.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
U.S. Government Allows Mexican Avocado Imports to Resume After Brief Suspension (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Feb 17, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that imports of Mexican avocados could resume after a brief pause.
CBS News
U.S. lifts ban on avocados imported from Mexico (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 17, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The decision comes after the USDA said one of its employees was threatened, prompting a halt in imports of the fruit from Mexico.
The Columbian
U.S. paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 17, 2022
The Columbian's feed description
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
Wyoming Public Media
Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.
NBC Chicago
US Paves Way for Resumption of Mexico Avocados (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Feb 17, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
Inspections were halted last week after one of the U.S. inspectors was threatened in the western state of Michoacan.
Newsweek
Avocado imports to resume after Mexico assures U.S. inspectors will be safe (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 17, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The inspections temporarily stopped last week after an inspector was threatened.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.