This week, Mexico’s leaders voted to enshrine that concept in the Constitution, declaring native corn “an element of national identity” and banning the planting of genetically modified seeds.

Mexico bans planting of GM corn, sparking potential U.S. tensions Sheinbaum's reform brands native corn as national identity GCMA warns of U.S. retaliatory measures over GM corn restrictions ...

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Feb. 25. [EPA/YONHAP] Mexico's lower house of Congress on Tuesday approved a ...