In Mexico’s ‘Avocado Belt,’ Villagers Stand Up to Protect Their Lands

Yale e360
May 2, 2025, 10:54 am12 pts
A boom in avocado production in Mexico has led to illegal deforestation and an influx of drug cartels dominating the lucrative trade. But Indigenous communities have fought back against the gangs and turned to traditional practices to grow avocados and save their forests. Read more on E360 →

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In Mexico’s ‘Avocado Belt,’ Villagers Stand Up to Protect Their Lands

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