U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Salazar Says Mexican Avocados Grown Illegally Shouldn't be Exported to U.S., Comes After Welch-Led Letter to Administration Urging Action to Address Illegal Deforestation
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said during a visit to Mexico's top avocado-producing state that Mexican avocado exporters "shouldn't have the opportunity to sell those avocados to the United States market." The Governor of Michoacan added that Mexico will soon implement an export protocol for avocados that includes traceability back to the orchard, to ensure avocados im . . .
This week, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said during a visit to Mexico's top avocado-producing state that Mexican avocado exporters "shouldn't have the opportunity to sell those avocados to the United States market." The Governor of Michoacan added that Mexico will soon implement an export protocol for avocados that includes traceability back to the orchard, to ensure avocados im . . .