Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Fear of Escalating Drug Violence Delays Fresh Fruit & Vegetables from Mexico

This is an article that caught my attention this week regarding the problems Mexican farmers are having getting fresh fruit and vegetables shipped into the US. The problem is with the drug wars going on in all of the border towns between Mexico and the US. This is not only a concern for any of us who enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables here, but it is a major concern for Mexican farmers. Mexico's #1 farm export to the US is fresh tomatoes.
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3 comments:

  1. ColliereMarch 15, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    It's crazy how the drug wars are spilling over into so many other countries. From the violence spilling over into neighboring countries to their fruit and vegetable exports. This will create more trouble for both American supplies and Mexican farmers. Both will take a financial loss as well as the loss of a good business partner.

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Mexico has been lax in controlling the drug violence maybe this will convine them that they have a large stake in this drug wars that goes beyond drugs. Mexico might not have the resources to control drugs, but they could seek more assistance from the US and work together better.

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  3. Mitch StegerMarch 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    It is unfortunate that Mexico has become such a dangerous place to do business. I do not foresee a resolution of this problem in the near future. The market for illicit drugs in the U.S. is still strong and millions of dollars of U.S. arms are shipped illegally to Mexico on an annual basis. Corrupt police and government employees on both sides of the border compound the problem. Until the drug gangs are disarmed and the corruption is addressed, the Mexican agricultural and tourist businesses will suffer.

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