Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. A “de facto moratorium” is in place. In 2006, Guatemala approved a regulation for planting GE field trials and production of seed for export purposes only. Petitions for field trials have been granted on three occasions (two for corn and one for cotton), taking almost two years each for their approvals (for events that have been in the commercial markets for more than a decade – Bt, YieldGard, and Round-up Ready).
