The Colombian Congress passed a bill outlawing bullfighting in May, requiring the sport to be outlawed nationally by 2027 and turning bullrings into athletic and cultural centers. Due to shifting opinions on animal welfare, bullfighting, a custom dating back to Spanish colonial times, is becoming less and less popular.
Bullfighting supporters contend that the ban jeopardizes the livelihoods of individuals involved in the business, such as matadors and breeders, and violates cultural heritage. Citing a lack of cooperation from the labor ministry, pro-bullfighting groups have started a social media campaign against the ban and want to challenge it in Colombia's Constitutional Court.
At the moment, bullfights are legal in just seven nations, including Mexico and Spain, while certain localities have local bans. President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, who has opposed bullfighting since his days as mayor of Bogota, helped the ban pass with the help of lawmakers from his Historical Pact Party and other political parties as well as animal rights advocates.
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