“RET” new focus in Brazil’s fight over transgenics

July 2001

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Brazil

“RET” new focus in Brazil’s fight over transgenics

On July 4, Greenpeace activists stormed a farm in southeastern São Paulo state where Monsanto had planted an experimental crop of transgenic corn. They spray-painted ......

Mexico

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Argentina

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Around the Region

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Centerpiece (Free Read)

Two countries, two controversies...and one very elusive animal

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Q&A

Chamber official sees greening of Brazilian business

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“RET” new focus in Brazil’s fight over transgenics

Brazil

On July 4, Greenpeace activists stormed a farm in southeastern São Paulo state where Monsanto had planted an experimental crop of transgenic corn. They spray-painted the six-acre crop red. Then came the dueling press releases. Monsanto accused Greenpeace of trampling on the Brazilian Constitution. Greenpeace, for its part, issued a statement titled: “Monsanto lies.” So went the latest battle over transgenics in Brazil, where cultivation of genetically modified crops thus far is permitted only on an experimental basis. The battles have been numerous—over permit applications, import authorizations, scientific studies and more. This month’s skirmish centered on a license known as RET, the Portuguese acronym for Temporary Experimental Registration. RET licenses are required for planting experimental crops that have been genetically altered to... [Log in to read more]

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July 2001

Mexico

Hurdles loom for Mexican green tax on new cars

Mexico’s plan to slap a green tax on new cars has been overshadowed by controversy over President Vicente Fox’s bid to extend the country’s value-added ......

Brazil

“RET” new focus in Brazil’s fight over transgenics

On July 4, Greenpeace activists stormed a farm in southeastern São Paulo state where Monsanto had planted an experimental crop of transgenic corn. They spray-painted ......

Mexico

Pemex agrees to cut greenhouse emissions

Mexico’s state-owned oil company has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, becoming the first major Latin American company to make such a pledge, those ......

Chile

Chile toughens its air and water standards

Argentina

Argentina’s sale of reactor raises questions

Just over a year ago, Argentine President Fernando de la Rúa tried to raise his country’s spirits by personally reporting on a trade deal. “After beating ......

Around the Region

Accord for private nature preserve signed in Chile

U.S. entrepreneur Douglas Tompkins’ dogged effort to create the world’s largest privately owned nature park in southern Chile is bearing fruit. Under an agreement signed with ......

Centerpiece (Free Read)

Two countries, two controversies...and one very elusive animal

Hunting jaguar here is all about keeping your head low while running through the jungle. Better that way to duck the spiky vines and saw-toothed ......

Q&A

Chamber official sees greening of Brazilian business

Cyro Eyer do Valle chairs the environment committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo, Brazil’s industrial heart. A mechanical engineer by training, ......