Issue Sep 11-17 2024: The United States and Mexican governments have recently agreed to transfer the sampling and certification responsibilities of orchards for the export of avocados to the official personnel of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Issue Sep 11-17 2024: In 2023, more than 841 metric tons of pure cocaine and cocaine base were seized in Colombia, according to data from Washington.

Issue Sep 11-17 2024: The United States government has sanctioned 16 Venezuelan officials in a measure that was described as a “new crime of aggression” by local authorities.