The Judiciary of Mexico City revoked on Monday a measure that prevented the ruling on the ban of bullfighting, allowing the Congress of Mexico City to vote on this proposal before Tuesday, March 11.
On March 3, the Judiciary had requested the Commission of Constitutional Points of Congress to suspend the discussion of the citizen initiative aimed at banning bullfighting. Deputy Daniela Álvarez, president of that commission, was notified to halt any progress regarding the proposal.
However, on Monday it was decided to enable the voting of the initiative. José Luis Gutiérrez, lawyer and president of the animal rights association FRECDA that promoted the initiative, stated that the prohibition of bullfighting is in accordance with the Constitution, as it implies the end of animal abuse that has existed in Mexico for almost 500 years.
On his part, lawyer Salvador Arias mentioned that in Mexico City the prohibition of bullfighting could be questioned for its unconstitutionality, but he emphasized that the final decision should rest with the legislators, not the Judiciary. If the prohibition is approved, there would still be legal ways to maintain bullfighting as a cultural practice.
It is important to highlight the position of the deputy from the ruling party, Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena), who suggested that the ban on bullfighting could infringe upon human rights and the cultural diversity of the city. Ultimately, the voting on the proposal will determine the future of this tradition in Mexico City.
