In an effort to safeguard the genetic and cultural heritage of corn, the Congress of the State of Sinaloa approved a bill derived from the draft decree of the Senate of the Republic, which proposes reforms to articles 4 and 27 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States. The initiative aims to establish protection measures for traditional crops and ensure that corn production in the country remains free of GMOs.
The decree highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity and food sovereignty, emphasizing the role of the milpa system as an agroecological model that respects traditional cultivation methods. According to the proposal, the State must promote policies that promote rural, cultural, economic and health development, generating employment and ensuring the participation of the rural population in national progress.
Among the provisions contained in the reform, it is stated that any corn grown in the national territory must be free of genetic modifications that overcome the natural barriers of reproduction or recombination. It also establishes that any use of genetically modified corn must be subject to rigorous evaluations in terms of biosecurity, public health and preservation of biocultural heritage.
The proposal also orders the elimination of all secondary and regulatory standards that contravene the new established guidelines, thus ensuring regulatory coherence that favors the conservation of traditional crops and research in agricultural and forestry innovation.
With this initiative, state authorities intend to consolidate Mexico as a benchmark in the protection of its genetic resources, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices, and reinforcing food security at a national and global level.
Source: oem
