The local Congress of Mexico City approved a measure to prohibit bullfighting with violence, and the bill received 61 votes in favor and 1 against. This decision sparked various debates and criticism from the population and sectors related to bullfighting.
Among the arguments presented to justify this decision, the existence of bullfighting arenas in Spain where bullfights take place without violence was mentioned. However, many opponents of the measure expressed their disagreement, arguing that it would be more relevant for the government to focus on combating crime and violence, as well as addressing other more urgent problems in the country.
Supporters of bullfighting have expressed their concern for the future of this tradition and have pointed out that adapting bullfights without the death of the bull would change the very essence of this spectacle. The measure has generated uncertainty about the future of bullfighting in other entities of the country where this practice is part of the local culture and represents a considerable source of income.
On the other hand, it has been mentioned that the prohibition of bullfighting in Mexico City could have a negative impact on the economy, given that this activity generates around 7 billion pesos a year and contributes 816 million in taxes. Furthermore, the generation of direct and indirect jobs that bullfighting provides in various regions of the country has been highlighted.
The discussion surrounding the prohibition of bullfighting has revealed a division of opinions between those who defend this century-old tradition and those who advocate for animal welfare and the eradication of practices considered cruel. The controversy continues and the future of bullfighting in Mexico remains a topic of debate in the public arena.
