Mexico has fortified its ban on genetically modified (GM) corn and glyphosate with a comprehensive scientific report highlighting health risks tied to their consumption and use.
Timothy A. Wise and Stacy Malkan report for U.S. Right to Know.
In short:
- A Mexican government study details health risks of GM corn and glyphosate, citing effects like liver damage, reproductive issues and cancer.
- The U.S. has challenged Mexico's ban under trade rules, but Mexico claims the U.S. evidence is outdated and inadequate.
- Mexico plans to enshrine its GM corn restrictions in its constitution, emphasizing food sovereignty and public health.
Key quote:
“... this is the best defense we have for biodiversity as well as for our health.”
— Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico
Why this matters:
Health risks linked to GM corn and glyphosate, including rising diseases like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, demand scrutiny. Mexico’s precautionary stance highlights global concerns over food safety and corporate-driven science in agriculture.
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