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The Congress of Mexico City on Tuesday voted to ban the killing of bulls in bullfighting. This marks the end of traditional bullfighting in the world\u2019s largest bullring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n A total of 61 representatives voted in favor of the ban, with only one against. The new law also prohibits the use of instruments, like swords, that injure bulls.<\/p>\n However, Mexico City still allows bloodless bullfighting, letting bullfighters use traditional capes while requiring bulls to return to the farm after the event.<\/p>\n Bullfighting has traditionally been seen as a cultural tradition in many Latin American countries, but it has faced increasing criticism<\/a> for animal cruelty. Bulls are typically killed at the end of the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n Animal rights organizations estimate that around 180,000 bulls<\/a> are killed in bullfighting each year worldwide.<\/p>\n\n Clara Brugada, head of government in Mexico City, called this decision a move towards \u201cbullfights without violence.\u201d She announced on Instagram that Mexico City is committed to protecting all animals.<\/p>\n \u201cAnimals are sentient beings, and #CapitalDeLaTransformaci\u00f3n (Mexico City) will care for them as they deserve,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n She also plans to take better care of stray animals in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cStreet animals lack safe food and medical care and are exposed to constant danger. That\u2019s why we have established the Animal Welfare Council,\u201d Brugada said.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis includes adoption, vaccination, sterilization, and deworming campaigns, as well as the creation of a new animal hospital, 20 new clinics, and a legislative initiative to ensure their well-being,\u201d she\u00a0added.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Animal Reader is an independent animal news platform based in the Netherlands. We share daily updates about animal-related issues.<\/em><\/p>\n Animals are sentient beings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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