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Colombia’s Congress banned bullfighting last week, after seven years of failed attempts to prohibit the activity, which some political and social groups have vowed to maintain citing its cultural value.
By PA/TPN, in South America, World, Lifestyle, Entertainment · 08 Jun 2024, 17:31 · 2 Comments
The bill prohibiting bullfighting passed with 93 votes in favour and two against. "We do not believe that an expression of torture and barbarism can be considered cultural", emphasised lawmaker Juan Carlos Losada.
Colombia's constitutional court had urged Congress in recent years to issue a definitive regulation on the matter.
Bullfighting events are prohibited by law in some Latin American countries such as Argentina and Cuba, while they are legal in most of Mexico and Peru.
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Congratulations Bogotá. You are more evolved than both Portugal and Spain on animal's rights and their due respect.
By Diogo F. from Lisbon on 09 Jun 2024, 01:02
Obviously, Portugal still believes that, "an expression of torture and barbarism is considered cultural",
By Greg from Other on 09 Jun 2024, 06:45