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Mexico Moves to Constitutionally Ban GMO Corn
By Eliza Galeana - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:06
The Chamber of Deputies approved President Sheinbaum’s proposal to ban genetically modified corn in Mexico, aiming to protect native varieties.

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