Mexico’s avocado sector shows exponential growth despite rising levels of violence
Due to the recent boom in global consumption, Mexico’s avocado sector has drawn the attention of domestic criminal networks. In fact, avocado production and exports – both to the United States and the European Union − display worrying signs of criminal organizations being involved in the market, human rights violations and environmental and health impacts. Yet, contrary to
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