On April 2, the Congress of the state of Michoacán (Mexico) voted to ban bullfighting, making Michoacán the sixth Mexican state to do so. In March, Mexico City also banned traditional bullfighting. The bill was approved with 19 votes in favor, 9 against, and 8 abstentions. Bullfighting and other animal cruelty spectacles are still allowed in…
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715,606 signatures for the end of bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
19 February 2025 – 12:50
The voice of Spanish society has echoed loudly: the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) “No Es Mi Cultura” has submitted 715,606 signatures—42% more than required—demanding the removal of bullfighting as cultural heritage. The voice of Spanish society has resonated loudly: the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) “No Es Mi Cultura” has submitted 715,606 signatures—42% more than required—to demand the removal…
Portuguese citizens’ initiative against subsidies for bullfighting
8 August 2024 – 14:47
The Portuguese animal protection organization ANIMAL has started a citizens’ initiative against national subsidies for bullfighting. Every year, several Portuguese local authorities provide direct and indirect subsidies to bullfighting events. Local subsidies are provided to bullfighting every year. ANIMAL has included all subsidies per municipality in a report, which is regularly updated with the most current information. The…
Victory! Colombian congress prohibits bullfighting in the country!
29 May 2024 – 09:46
The end of bullfighting has arrived throughout Colombia. After months of intense work by the Colombia Sin Toreo coalition in both chambers of Congress, the bill that puts an end to bullfighting, corralejas and all cruel entertainment with animals was approved by a majority vote. After the fourth debate, which had been postponed for several…