Authorities in Michoacan said Monday that Bernardo Bravo, president of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, was found dead in his vehicle on a local road after months of publicly condemning cartel extortion of lime producers. In recent interviews, he warned that criminal demands had become untenable and urged deeper action despite federal advances. The killing comes as growers face renewed pressure, including temporary warehouse closures in August amid demands from groups such as Los Viagras, and follows past troop deployments to protect the industry.

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