Por Lorna Haynes
CENTINELA
Red por América Latina Libre de Transgénicos
Latin America is the largest area of \u200b\u200bagricultural biodiversity of the planet and the center of origin of many crops fundamental rights for human consumption, such as corn and potatoes. However, it is also the second region of the world in area planted to GM crops. The introduction of transgenic organisms is a serious threat to agricultural biodiversity that reservoir because it can cause an irreversible genetic pollution, and loss of this heritage of humanity, which is essential for sustainable food production. In addition, food sovereignty means subordinate to the commercial interests of large corporations.
genetically modified organisms, also called "transgenic" are new bodies created in the laboratory, whose characteristics have been altered by inserting genes from other species. Could not occur in nature and can not predict how people interact with ecosystems and what the consequences will be all over time and space. Scientific studies and field experiences show that GM crops have higher yields than natural crops, are more polluting and introduce new risks to health and the environment.
Inspired by the need for joint efforts to cope with the introduction of transgenic organisms and prevent new introductions in the region, peasant organizations, indigenous, environmental and other Latin American civil society, gathered in Quito, Ecuador, in January 1999 in Latin American Seminar on Transgenic Organisms and Biosafety "created the Network for a GM free Latin America.
June 21 was chosen as the Day for a GE Free Latin America because it coincides with the June solstice, the day of great importance among American cultures, which are held a number of practices related to the harvest of maize, potato and other crops.
Recently, in March, at the Eighth Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP8) held in Curitiba, Brazil, the Vice-Minister of Environment claimed on behalf of Venezuela, "the government has a firm stance against GMOs. "
However, it remains to demonstrate that strength. 4 years have passed since it was handed to Environment Minister a draft decree to ban GMOs in the country supported by over 8000 signatures. Meanwhile, despite the high-level speeches and in violation of national laws and rights in Venezuela is importing GM foods which are then placed on the nation's supermarkets. Therefore, application of the precautionary principle, and in order to protect health and the environment and defend the right and option to a GM-free food, we asked President Chavez decreed a ban on environmental release Genetically Engineered Organisms (GMOs) and the use of GMOs and their products and products containing the food and agriculture.
Free Report: Don Luis Zambrano. Talking in memory. 
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