Violence and crime affecting logistics for chili pepper producers in the state of Zacatecas.

The recent wave of violence in the state of Zacatecas by the hands of organized crime is affecting not only the general population but also local producers who are afraid of getting their shipments stolen once they leave the facilities. This situation is also worrisome for logistics providers and drivers. They are charging higher rates for shipments coming from the locations affected by violence due to security issues in between cargo movements.