On the 18th, the Congress of Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, passed a bill banning violent bullfighting with an overwhelming vote of 61 in favor and 1 against. According to media outlets such as the Associated Press and Reuters on the 19th, the new bill imposes strict restrictions on bullfighter equipment and animal protection measures while preserving Mexico's centuries old cultural tradition, sparking fierce confrontations between supporters and opponents.

According to the provisions of the Act, bullfighters will be prohibited from using lethal weapons such as shovel and swords in bullfighting performances. Bull horns must be equipped with protective devices to reduce the risk of death. In addition, the presence time of bulls is also limited. The bill will officially come into effect in 210 days, and the local government will formulate specific implementation rules during this period. The proposer of the bill, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada, stated that this move aims to make the capital a "model city that truly respects animal rights".

According to reports, on the day the bill was passed, there was a sharp contrast outside the Mexico City Parliament building. Some supporters of bullfighting activities stormed the roadblocks set up by the police, holding up slogans that read 'Loving bullfighting is not a crime'; And members of animal protection organizations, escorted by riot police, waved bull dolls to support the passage of the bill.

The bullfighting culture in Mexico can be traced back to 1529. Mexico City has the world's largest bullfighting arena, even larger than the bullfighting arena in Spain, the birthplace of bullfighting culture. As an important cultural symbol in Latin America, bullfighting attracts tourists from all over the world every year, creating approximately $400 million in economic revenue. According to data from the National Bullfighting Breeders Association of Mexico, this industry indirectly drives 146000 job opportunities in Mexico.

However, due to the frequent killing of bulls after bullfighting, this activity has long been criticized for animal abuse. In 2022, the largest bullfighting arena in Mexico City suffered a heavy blow to the bullfighting industry due to a court ban, which was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2023. According to animal rights organizations, approximately 180000 bulls die from bullfighting activities worldwide each year. In recent years, many Latin American countries have announced bans on bullfighting activities, and Colombia called for the complete abolition of bullfighting activities before 2027 last year.