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The United States Must Respect Indigenous Rights in Mexico GM Corn Case

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In 2019, Mexico enacted a Federal Law for the Promotion and Protection of Native Maize. The law designates over 60 varieties of corn developed with traditional and indigenous agricultural methods as part of Mexico’s national heritage, making its conservation a human right on par with nutrition, health, and culture. Unlike in the U.S.,

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