Native corn has been declared as an "element of national identity" in a recently approved agreement. This initiative also establishes that the State must ensure that corn cultivation in the country is free of genetically modified organisms.
According to the new regulations, native corn is recognized as an important symbol of national identity. This measure seeks to protect the genetic diversity of corn and encourage its traditional cultivation in the national territory.
"This decision is a significant step in the protection of our agricultural heritage and in promoting food sovereignty," stated a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture.
