The coordinator of the Orange Bench, Royfid Torres, has proposed the immediate enforcement of the regulation of bullfighting in Mexico City. For her part, the coordinator of the PRI, Tania Larios, has emphasized that the City Government assumes the responsibility of implementing this reform through the issuance of regulations and secondary norms.
The bullfighting deputy of Morena, Pedro Haces Lago, has expressed his disagreement with the regulation of bullfighting, indicating that it is necessary to modernize and adapt this practice to the present. He believes that a total prohibition is not the solution and that a balance must be found between tradition and animal welfare.
The reform approved by the capital's Congress establishes new guidelines for non-violent bullfighting, prohibiting the use of sharp objects that may cause harm to the animals. Economic sanctions will be implemented for each injured or deceased animal, and the protection and return of the bulls to the farms will be encouraged at the end of the spectacle.
Before the vote, bullfighting protesters gathered outside the Congress to express their discontent and demand the preservation of bullfighting in its current form. During the legislative session, incidents were reported with security personnel and the detention of protesters.
Amid the discussions, Jesús Sesma of the Green Party has reiterated the importance of eradicating animal abuse in bullfighting, pointing out the broad support from the public for this measure. He highlighted the need to understand that culture can evolve and adapt to the demands of a society more aware of animal welfare.
