Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state on Thursday, August 7th, 2026, following the United States' suspension of export inspections on Mexican avocados. The deployment aims to secure the region amid the trade disruption caused by the US decision.

This action highlights escalating tensions between the two countries over agricultural trade regulations. No further details on the specific state or the reasons behind the US suspension were provided.

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