Michoacan’s Citrus Leader Slain Amid Crime Allegiations
Bernardo Bravo, a prominent leader of lime growers in Michoacan, was found dead. He had actively denounced extortion by organized crime groups and demanded more government action. His death highlights ongoing criminal control over lime production in Mexico, reflecting it's a critical issue for local agriculture.
Authorities in Michoacan announced the killing of Bernardo Bravo, a vocal leader of lime growers. Bravo had been outspoken about the extortion pressures imposed by organized crime on producers in the region.
The Michoacan state prosecutor's office reported via social media platform X that Bravo's body was discovered inside his vehicle along a local road. Bravo, the head of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, frequently used media like Mexico's Radio Formula to criticize the unyielding demands of criminal cartels.
His assassination underscores the enduring struggle against these criminal networks, which have long targeted profitable sectors like lime production for additional income. Bravo’s death raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of government interventions in curbing cartel influence and ensuring safety for local producers.
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