Ban mandatory use of pesticides in Colombia

  • by: Ana Casta�eda
  • recipient: Ministerio de Salud y Ministerio de Medio Ambiente en Colombia

What do you know about transgenic food or GMOs? How much do you know about the use of pesticides in crops? Did you know that in Colombia, the use of pesticides is mandatory? Colombia has recently had some strikes. They were started by many farmers. The main reason remains in agricultural issues. Since the application of the law 970 which states that every farmer needs to buy "certified" seeds to enterprises such as Monsanto, the country turned its back on the government. Why? Because of colombian farmers' economy. Finally, the time came for citizens to defend farmers. It is important to recognize the importance of our peasantry. They are the ones who feed the citizens. 

Various aspects are negatively affected by this situation, including the environment, health and economy. Many myhts have evolved around transgenic food. However, one thing is true: in more than 60 countries around the world, including China, Australia, Japan, and all the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs. What makes these crops so dangerous? This food is resistant to pesticides, let me remeber you that companies such as Monsanto and Dupont started as pesticide producers and then decided to take over the seed market, and control it. In 1944, Monsanto began manufacturing the insecticide DDT, with the excuse of fighting mosquitoes " transmitters of malaria." In 1972, DDT was banned in the US. Its adverse effects on human health including infertility, failure to thrive, immune system destruction and death. This historical context is to explain what's happening in Colombia with the use of fumigation chemicals.

According to the law decree 1843 of Colombia, the use of pesticides is mandatory in the whole territory even with non-GMO crops and plants. This can result in loss of biodiversity and elimination of key species such as bees, water and soil pollution and health problems, including neurologic and endocrine (hormone) system disorders, birth defects and cancer. 

The main idea of this petition is to ask the government to eliminate the use of pesticides. Thinking on the future of humanity and of the Earth.

Please help us with this petition. Pesticides are toxic chemicals that we end up eating. Thinking about environmental and public health, pesticides should be banned everywhere. 

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