Animal Rights Activists Celebrate as Another Bullfighting Ban Becomes Law in Mexico

Animal Rights Activists Celebrate as Another Bullfighting Ban Becomes Law in Mexico

Michoacán has banned bullfighting, joining a growing list of Mexican states that have outlawed the practice. The state legislature approved the decision with a majority vote, bringing an end to an event long criticized for its treatment of animals. The reform modifies existing laws on animal rights and welfare, preventing bullfights from taking place within its borders.

The debate lasted for hours as lawmakers discussed the implications of the ban. Supporters welcomed the decision as a necessary step in eliminating animal cruelty from public entertainment. Outside the legislative chamber, defenders of bullfighting protested, voicing their opposition to the restrictions.

Bullfighting Ban Expands Across Mexico

The new regulations go beyond bullfighting, prohibiting any organized event where animals suffer, bleed, or die as a form of entertainment. According to Milenio, the law applies to both sanctioned and underground animal fights, introducing fines and penalties for those who violate the ban. Authorities now have the power to shut down venues hosting these events, revoke permits, and impose financial sanctions.

The initiative was put forward by the Commission for Sustainable Development and the Environment and received enough support to pass. With this decision, Michoacán joins Sonora, Guerrero, Coahuila, Quintana Roo, and Sinaloa in banning bullfights, reflecting a shift in how these events are viewed in different parts of the country.

The Future of Bullfighting in Mexico

Opposition to bullfighting continues to grow. In Mexico City, recent legislative changes have further restricted the practice. A decree signed on March 25 prohibits violent bullfighting while leaving room for nonlethal variations, though the specifics of how these events would function remain uncertain.

The reforms were approved by Mexico City’s Congress a week earlier as part of broader changes to animal welfare and entertainment laws. Supporters of the ban argue that traditions evolve over time and that cultural identity is not dependent on animal suffering.

Each new restriction adds pressure on a tradition that has existed for centuries. While bullfighting still has strong supporters in parts of the country, its future in Mexico is becoming increasingly uncertain.

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