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Mexico bans planting GMO corn seeds to protect native species

Franc Contreras

North America;Mexico

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Mexico has passed a Constitutional amendment to protect native corn and ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds, which come mainly from the United States.Agricultural experts and Mexican officials say the measure will have sweeping implications for agriculture, trade and food sovereignty.

CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.

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