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President Humala on December 9, 2011, approved Law 29,811 establishing a ten-year moratorium on genetically modified organisms.

Brazil is the second largest producer of biotech crops in the world. Post forecasts an increase of five percent in area planted to biotech crops during the upcoming 2014/15 Brazilian crop year.

Seeds derived from modern biotechnology have been grown in Costa Rica for multiplication purposes since 1992, with all seeds being exported to the country of origin.

Ecuador maintains anti-biotechnology laws and regulations.

Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. A “de facto moratorium” is in place.

The production of biotech-derived commodities continues to expand with the adoption rate of genetically engineered (GE) corn surpassing GE cotton.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.

According to major economic forecasts, Panama is expected to experience the greatest growth in the region during 2014, at an expected rate of 7.2 %, despite delays in the canal expansion project.

This report describes the production, trade, research, policy, and marketing issues of genetically engineered (GE) plant and animal products in Italy.