Colombia's Congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting, a controversial yet popular pastime in the South American country. The ban, which will take effect in 2027, marks a significant shift in the nation's stance on animal welfare. Bullfighting has been a centuries-old tradition in Colombia, drawing thousands of spectators to hundreds of events annually. The bill's passage on Tuesday follows seven years of failed attempts to prohibit the activity, which some political and social groups have vowed to maintain, citing its cultural value.
"No way of torture can be considered culture in this world." Colombia's lawmakers have banned bullfighting after seven years of failed attempts. But critics now mourn what they call a 'cultural institution.' https://t.co/HzLVbz4veA
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