While this historic move is celebrated by animal rights advocates, bullfighting supporters have expressed their anger, promising to continue the fight for their cherished tradition through protests and statements. Lawmakers hope that this change will redefine an often controversial sport, moving it towards a more humane future.
Mexico City Reimagines Bullfighting: A Step Towards Animal Welfare
Mexico City Reimagines Bullfighting: A Step Towards Animal Welfare
Mexico City enacts a new law banning traditional bullfighting, promoting a non-violent alternative that safeguards animal welfare.
In a groundbreaking decision, lawmakers in Mexico City have voted overwhelmingly to ban traditional bullfighting, allowing for a new, non-violent format instead. The new law, which received a 61-1 vote, prohibits the injuring or killing of bulls during these events and will instead implement rules for a modified version, where only capes can be used by bullfighters. This shift aims to balance animal welfare with the livelihoods of those working within the bullfighting industry, like vendors at La Plaza México, the city's largest bullfighting arena.
