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politics El Financiero 2026-05-04

Mexico's Agriculture Secretary Resigns Amidst Rural Crisis and Ineffective Policies

Julio Berdegué has resigned as Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture, facing criticism for ineffective policies that failed to address drought, declining basic grain production, and the livestock crisis. Farmer organizations have protested, deeming government support insufficient amid rising costs and insecurity.

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