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U.S. halts Avocado inspections in Mexico's Michoacán State over security threat; Mexico deploys 1,500 troops

The United States suspended avocado inspections in Michoacán, Mexico's primary avocado-producing state, citing a threat to U.S. interests. In response, Mexico deployed 1,500 additional troops to the region and requested meetings with U.S. agriculture authorities to resume exports.