A Mexican judge upheld the suspension on Friday sine die bullfights in the arenas of Mexico, the largest in the world.
Bullfighting supporters could appeal this decision to hit Plaza Mexico, which has a capacity of 50,000 people.
The judge decided on a complaint from the association Justicia Justa against bullfighting in the Mexican capital. He had already ordered a provisional suspension on May 27, the time to listen to each other’s arguments.
The bullfighting circles have confirmed that they will continue their legal defense ng Customs and traditions mexicans.
Reviewing their possible appeal may take several months. Therefore, the federal judge’s decision will inevitably lead to the cancellation of the next show scheduled for July 2, the “ Pamplona It was a release of bulls around the bullring, similar to San Fermin of Pamplona in northern Spain.
Proponents of the ban believe the law treats bulls as thing and it ignores the animal’s suffering.
Economy and tradition c. animal welfare
In addition to a tradition that began during the Spanish conquest in 16e century, bullfighting circles have featured their weight in the economy (US $ 343 million and 80,000 jobs in 2018, according to the latest official figures available).
In December, Mexico City’s local Congress banned bullfighting shows, without a vote in the plenary session. Five of Mexico’s 32 states have already banned such shows.
The debate exists elsewhere in Latin America. It is forbidden to kill bulls in Bogota and Quito. Venezuela canceled some bullfights. In Peru, the court ruled against the ban.
Bullfights are allowed in Portugal, Spain and France, where debate also exists. 75% of the French are up for a ban on bullfightingaccording to the explanatory memorandum in a bill for the ban dated September 2021 on the site of the French Senate.
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Source: Radio-Canada
