Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The lucrative avocado trade between Mexico and the United States has come to an abrupt halt. Since June 15, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has blocked imports of Mexican avocados following an incident where two American inspectors were detained and assaulted by community members in Aranza, Michoacán. The inspectors were in the region to verify the quality of the avocados destined for export.