Mexico City Bans Bullfighting After 500 Years: Progress for Animal Rights or Cultural Loss?
By formally outlawing bullfighting after five centuries of tradition, Mexico City has sparked a contentious national debate that extends well beyond the arena. By a resounding 61-1 majority, the new law forbids both the use of sharp instruments and the killing of bulls during bullfighting competitions. The decision has drawn harsh criticism from cultural preservationists […] More