Mexico to Ban GMO Corn Cultivation Exceeding Natural Barriers

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Mexico to Ban GMO Corn Cultivation Exceeding Natural Barriers

A brewing legislative battle is taking root in Mexico, centered on a seemingly simple kernel: corn. But this is no ordinary agricultural debate. At stake is the future of a crop deeply intertwined with the nation's identity, heritage, and, increasingly, its approach to genetic modification.The proposed reforms, currently being considered by Mexico's Chamber of Deputies, aim to prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified corn. Proponents arg…