Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections
MEXICO CITY — Two employees of the United States Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Tuesday. Amb. Ken Salazar said in a statement that the assault occurred while … Read more