As Mexico responds today to the trade dispute panel’s ruling that its restrictions on genetically engineered (GMO) corn violate the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, an internationally-supported statement signed by 10,268 individuals and 698 organizations stands with Mexico in its defense of food sovereignty, public health, environmental integrity and indigenous rights.

The petition asserts that Mexico’s democratically elected government should have the right to take measures to protect its people, local farmers, economic development and the environment from the risks posed by GMO corn imported from the United States.

Posted in

Roli

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.