The U.S. is challenging Mexico’s attempts to prohibit genetically modified corn for human consumption. But Mexico argues that the ban seeks to avoid the risks created by toxic herbicides.
Mexico Is Right to Reject GMO Tortillas
High levels of genetically engineered toxins and glyphosate in GM corn pose serious health risks in Mexico.
The United States Must Respect Indigenous Rights in Mexico GM Corn Case
Corn holds tremendous cultural, symbolic, and spiritual value for Mexico’s Indigenous peoples.
Mexico’s Precaution on GM Corn Safety Is Justified
The government of the U.S. and Canadian are using the USMCA to challenge Mexico’s efforts to ban the use of genetically modified corn.
Hardline U.S. Stance Ignores Non-GM Corn Opportunity for U.S. Farmers
U.S. farmers could be better served if leaders supported a smooth transition for those affected by Mexico’s corn policies.
Genetically Modified Corn Tribunal Raises Concerns with First Decisions
Experts worry what early decisions on GM corn mean for the health, environmental, and cultural integrity of Mexico’s corn culture and diet.
Mexico’s Corn Defenders Honored with Environmental Prize
The Demanda Colectiva helped open the door to a new government that takes native corn and its protection seriously.
Science, Precaution, and Mexico’s GMO Corn Restrictions
A new decree states that any ban on GM feed corn, which is the overwhelming majority of U.S. exports, would only be implemented gradually, pending a full review of the science and the availability of adequate supplies of non-GM corn.
No Reason for Alarm over Mexico’s GM-Corn Ban
U.S. farmers already grow non-GM corn and according to reports, many can and would produce it for Mexico if given time to prepare.
