Mexico suspends pork imports from Brazil

Mexico suspended imports of pork from Brazil, following protests from local producers over the procedures carried out to open the market to Brazilian pork. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) regretted the decision taken by the Mexican Court, which suspended the import of pork from Brazil and harmed, in particular, the supply of products to the Mexican population, especially at a time of inflationary crisis in the country. country. Mexico is among the three largest pork importers in the world, importing 48% of its needs, with 90% originating from a single supplier. In this context, Brazil was an alternative for Mexican imports, meeting, in particular, the needs of the country's manufacturing industry. The Mexican market was officially opened recently with the approval of seven ...