Importation of peyote from Mexico

(1) Not a sustainable solution.    (2) Would merely extend the problem of overharvesting from Texas into Mexico.   (3) Mexico has its own problem of scarcity of peyote due to overharvesting in certain regions, as well as its own indigenous peoples who require peyote for ceremonial use.     (4) "Protección especial": To date, the Mexican authorities have shown no interest in allowing exportation of Mexican peyote to the U.S.