MXThe price of lemons in Yucatán has dropped to less than two pesos per kilogram due to overproduction and increased competition from both domestic and foreign packing companies. Lorenzo Alvarado Sosa, president of the Citrus Council of Yucatán, blamed the situation on poor planning in production and commercialization, rapid expansion of cultivated areas, and the influx of packers from states like Veracruz and San Luis Potosí. Over 3,000 citrus growers face high production costs, particularly electricity expenses. Despite these challenges, Yucatán remains among the top six states in lemon production nationally, producing over 111,300 tons annually across 10,000 hectares.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of economic conditions affecting lemon producers in Yucatán without overtly favoring any political ideology. It reports on the causes of the price drop and includes quotes from a representative of the citrus industry, but does not take a clear partisan stance.
