bullfighting
Bogota Moves to Ban Bullfighting In Colombia’s Capital
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, is moving towards a ban on bullfighting. The city council has backed a draft law that would outlaw the torture of bulls. Andrea Padilla—a Green Alliance Party council member and the...
Spain Upholds Ban on ‘Historic’ Bull Torture
Spain has upheld its ban of the torture of bulls for the Toro de la Vega, a medieval bull festival celebrated in the town of Tordesillas, in the province of Valladolid. The move has been...
Mexico City One Step Closer Toward Bullfight Ban
A new initiative to ban bullfighting was recently introduced in Mexico City Congress. The initiative amends the Mexican capital's existing "Public Spectacles and Animal Protection" bills. According to the Humane Society International (HSI), the new amendment...
If Bullfighting Upsets You, Perhaps You Should Consider Leaving Meat Off Your Plate, Too
Bullfighting, a Spanish national tradition considered barbaric by many but held up as a national treasure by some, has long been a target of animal rights activism. The idea is simple, a picador (on...
Venezuelan Mayor Bans Bullfighting in City Bullring
According to a PETA Latino report, the mayor of Zula in Venezuela has banned bullfighting in his city so that the bullring is a ‘place for everybody.’ Mayor Willy Casanova claims that ‘the bullring is...
20th Century Fox Release Animal Rights Movie for Kids
In a partnership between animal sanctuary The Gentle Barn and major film production company Twentieth Century Fox, December 15th will see the release of Ferdinand, a film about misunderstood animals and their right to...