In December 2018, the phytosanitary and livestock authorities of Costa Rica and Mexico agreed on a procedure to end almost four years of trade conflict, which arose from the barriers imposed on the entry of avocado to the Costa Rican market. See "Avocado: End of the Dispute Between Costa Rica and Mexico?"

But now this agreement could be at risk, if the Central American country does not accept the condition imposed by Mexico, which is that U.S. authorities must participate in the evaluation of Costa Rican crops, to determine whether the fruit is pest-free.

Renato Alvarado, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), told Nacion.com that "... Ticos producers of this fruit reject one of Mexico's conditions: the inspection of Costa Rican farms to determine if it is true that the sustain is not present here, a disease that attacks this product."

Also see "Mexican Avocado Dispute Increases"

After sending a letter to the Mexican authorities, which explains the refusal of Costa Rican farmers to the inspection, Alvarado added that "... I don't know if it's a failure of the negotiated solution that was being sought; what I can say is that Mexico is not going to receive this situation well."

Source: Nacion.com

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