AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMexico’s avocado supply chain under pressure: The U.S. suspended avocado inspections in Michoacán amid an extortion probe, raising concerns for U.S. imports that rely heavily on the state’s fruit. Food safety ripple effects: Qdoba and Chipotle removed jalapeños after a salmonella outbreak linked to produce from Mexico’s Sinaloa; cases spread across 27 states. Coastal ecosystem stress: Record sargassum seaweed is washing onto Caribbean and Gulf beaches, disrupting tourism and raising air-quality and infrastructure concerns as it decomposes. Climate and wildlife signals: A new study finds more than half of migratory bird species are declining, while research shows butterflies are shifting ranges as heat and dryness reshape habitats. Policy watch: Mexico is set to weigh an overhaul of its core environmental law, a move that could reshape how protections are enforced.
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