The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, stated that inspections of avocados and mangos in Michoacán by U.S. Agriculture Department workers will gradually resume. Security concerns prompted the suspension after two employees were assaulted and detained. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador promised to improve safety measures. This move has raised concerns among producers, as Michoacán is responsible for a large portion of avocado production in Mexico. Criminal groups have sought to infiltrate the avocado industry, leading to security threats. The governor of Michoacán also announced the gradual reinstatement of U.S.D.A. inspectors and expressed hope for positive news, emphasizing the importance of avocado and mango exports to Michoacán communities and families.