President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed that the governments of the Fourth Transformation defend national sovereignty in all areas. During a meeting with farmers in Pijijiapan, Chiapas, he highlighted the importance of native corn as a pillar of Mexican identity and self-sufficiency.
Defense of sovereignty through native corn
Sheinbaum presented the “Corn is the Root” program, whose objective is to improve the conditions of producers and reduce dependence on seeds controlled by large corporations.
“Conserving native corn also means defending sovereignty,” he stated.
The president warned about the risks of hybrid seeds:
“If we continue with pure hybrid corn, people will depend on buying seeds and those who sell the seeds will be a few companies.”
He stressed that preserving native varieties is essential to avoid this economic dependence.
“If we did not have native corn, we would lose a good part of food sovereignty, of what we are as Mexicans,” he said.
In addition, it extended the defense of sovereignty to the energy, cultural and food fields. She assured that the Fourth Transformation drives her “in every possible way.”
The program seeks to strengthen small farmers and conserve the genetic diversity of corn, a central element in the country’s diet and culture.
