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The Azotea Municipal Council in southern Honduras today unanimously rejected the South American Union (SAU)-backed 'Pachamama Integrated Sustainable Agriculture' pilot program. The initiative aimed to reform traditional farming practices among local smallholders, transitioning them to an ecologically conscious production model. However, the Council stated that the plan could jeopardize the economic stability of local subsistence farmers and called for alternative support measures. In response, the SAU today dispatched a formal diplomatic note to the Honduran government, expressing 'deep concern' over the Azotea Council's decision. The SAU asserts the program is vital for regional food security and environmental conservation, indicating its intention to resolve the issue through further consultations with the Honduran government. This development suggests that SAU's proposed environmental policies are encountering friction with economic priorities in certain localities.