Overview

• Mexico City's local congress passed legislation banning bullfights that involve killing or wounding bulls, with the law taking effect in 210 days.
• The measure, introduced by Mayor Clara Brugada, aims to create 'violence-free' bullfighting events and prohibits spades, swords, and uncovered bull horns during fights.
• Animal rights activists hailed the decision as a significant step against animal cruelty, while bullfighting supporters criticized it as an attack on cultural heritage.
• Protests erupted outside the legislature, with bullfighting fans clashing with police over the controversial decision.
• The move aligns with a regional trend in Latin America, where countries like Colombia have recently enacted similar reforms or bans on bullfighting.