The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, declared that it is time to change and look forward, stating that the capital is the most animal-friendly federal entity in the country. In a conference at the old City Hall, she announced an initiative to prohibit bullfighting with violence, proposing new rules for the spectacle at the Bullring of the Benito Juárez mayoralty.
"This city cannot maintain cruelty in spectacles; blood cannot be compared to art and culture," expressed Brugada. She detailed that the bullfights should not exceed ten minutes in duration or half an hour in total, prohibiting the death of the bull, which should return to the ranch after the event. The Head of Government emphasized the city's commitment to animal protection.
Meanwhile, the local Congress is preparing to modify a citizen initiative that seeks a total ban on bullfighting, allowing its continuation under new rules that avoid animal suffering. The voting is expected to take place next week, following the reforms proposed by Brugada. The proposal also includes covering the horns of the bulls to prevent injuries.
In response, Deputy Pedro Haces Lago requested time to review the modifications, citing the importance of the work and tradition of bullfighting in the city, as well as the investments it generates. The Palace of Donceles prepares to discuss and finalize the guidelines proposed by the Head of Government on a topic that has recently polarized public opinion.
The coordinator of Morena in Congress, Xóchitl Bravo, announced that a collective opinion will be established to advance the voting in plenary next week. For his part, Jesús Sesma of the Green Party, a supporter of the prohibition of bullfights, celebrated Brugada's initiative as the beginning of the end of animal abuse in the capital.
