Fugas, robos y siniestros en el transporte ferroviario de maíz genéticamente modificado, vectores que atentan a los maíces mexicanos

Abstract

The article is focused on the analysis of the biosafety policy implemented by the Mexican government in relation to leaks, theft and transport accidents, which we call risk vectors, arising during the transboundary movement of genetically modified (GM) corn. We support the hypothesis that imported GM grain for the manufacture of inputs for human and animal consumption constitutes a favorable mechanism to bring GM corn closer to agricultural fields and Mexican corn, thus increasing the risk of contamination of these. The conceptual analytical framework of the research is based on an analysis of the biosafety policy adopted by the Mexican State against the aforementioned vectors; having as an argument for reflection, in addition, the different normative artifacts and administrative provisions that make up the biosafety system of genetically modified organisms. We rely on an extensive newspaper and photographic review of nearly a decade of leaks, thefts, and transportation accidents during the movement of GM corn.