# Scientists Divided on Mexico’s Genetically Modified Corn Ban – ENSSER.ORG

> An ENSSER article discusses scientific divisions over Mexico's constitutional ban on genetically modified corn cultivation, which centers on protecting native maize diversity. It links to a longer piece in The Scientist.

- Date: 2025-08-02 · published 2025-08-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Mexico · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23296-scientists-divided-on-mexico-s-genetically-modified-corn-ban-ensser-org
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

The debate is background on Mexico's GM corn restrictions and has no clear immediate effect on feed grain supply, demand or prices.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CORN | 2024-08-26 | [Has Mexico Banned Genetically Modified Corn?](https://feedsoft.ai/events/28748-has-mexico-banned-genetically-modified-corn.md) | +2.6% | +6.4% |
| CORN | 2024-09-26 | [Environmental Reform: Ban on Genetically Modified Corn \| Wilson Center](https://feedsoft.ai/events/28272-environmental-reform-ban-on-genetically-modified-corn-wilson-center.md) | +2.5% | +0.4% |
| CORN | 2025-10-16 | [Mexico’s scientists urge rules on gene-edited crops](https://feedsoft.ai/events/22349-mexico-s-scientists-urge-rules-on-gene-edited-crops.md) | -0.0% | +2.8% |
| CORN | 2025-04-04 | [Mexico Bans the Cultivation of Genetically Modified Corn, Opening Door for Other Restrictions in the Future](https://feedsoft.ai/events/25096-mexico-bans-the-cultivation-of-genetically-modified-corn-opening-door-for-other.md) | +3.4% | +2.3% |
| CORN | 2024-05-29 | [China's Genetically Modified Dilemma \| Asia Society](https://feedsoft.ai/events/14754-china-s-genetically-modified-dilemma-asia-society.md) | -4.5% | -5.1% |

## Sources

- ensser.org: https://ensser.org/from-our-members/scientists-divided-on-mexicos-genetically-modified-corn-ban/

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