Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico City on the verge of banning bullfighting

Mexico City has opened the door to the prohibition of bullfighting. The Animal Welfare Commission of the local Congress has approved an initiative that proposes to end bullfighting.

A week after the Monumental Plaza México holds its big party, on December 12, the bullfight of the Guadalupana this year could be the last if the initiative goes ahead. The reform to the animal protection law includes fines of up to 4.9 million pesos, about $ 230,000, to those who organize this type of show, however, the measure must still obtain a majority in the plenary . . .

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