Economy
Global Price Surge Threatens Mexico's Food Production and Security
Soaring food prices in Mexico are forcing households to tighten spending, while producers face dual pressures from rising fuel and fertilizer costs and extortion, threatening stable food supplies. At wholesale markets like Mercado de Abastos in Nuevo Leon, staples such as tomatoes and beef have surged, leading customers to change habits and vendors to cut margins. International pressures, including global fuel and fertilizer price hikes from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, are compounding domestic issues like crime and protests.