However, rumours of smuggling GE soy from Argentina have done great damage to the reputation of Brazilian non-GE soy. Porfirio Encino, Mexico Porfirio Encino is from the indigenous group Tzeltal from Chiapas state. This is a farming organisation in Mexico which works to improve social participation and conditions for farmers through development of their capacities in harmony with their environment and through the sustainable use of natural resources. There is no information and no scientific studies on health and cultural effects in Mexico. Small farmers, particularly indigenous farmers, are afraid their seed diversity is under threat.
Confusion surrounding regulation and the lack of enforcement makes the situation worse.
He wants strong regulation on imports and use. Only medium-scale farmers think GE could potentially bring any benefits.