2 US avocado inspectors assaulted in Michoacán led to US avocado import halt, 40% price increase, and security, supply chain reconsiderations.

2 US avocado inspectors were assaulted in Michoacán, prompting a 1-week US avocado import halt, costing Mexican growers tens of millions. The crisis led to a temporary 40% US avocado price increase and raised concerns over the industry's precarious nature and volatility, especially as cartels take a stake in 'green gold.' Both US and Mexico reconsidered avocado supply chains following the incident, with new security guidelines established and trade stabilizing.