2013-06-07 | permalink

Costa Rica Ombudsman’s Office files complaint against GM corn

Costa Rica’s Ombudsman’s Office on Wednesday filed a legal action challenging the constitutionality of permission granted to a Monsanto subsidiary to grow genetically modified corn in the country. In January, the subsidiary of multinational biotechnology company Monsanto received permission to grow GM corn in a decision that was highly criticized by environmental groups. The Ombudsman’s Office said in a press release that “growing GMOs has environmental, social, cultural and economic implications for human life.”

• The Tico Times, Costa Rica: Costa Rica Ombudsman’s Office files complaint against GM corn
• The Tico Times, Costa Rica: Costa Rica OKs genetically modified corn