Mexico
Bullfighting back in the world’s largest arena after a ban
After a break of around a year and a half, bullfights are taking place again in the Plaza México in Mexico City. photo
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Animal rights activists protest in front of the gates of the largest bullring in the world. Inside, tens of thousands watch the traditional “Fiesta Brava” in Mexico City.
For the first time after a temporary ban, the world’s largest bullring in Mexico is back Bullfights took place. The traditional “Fiesta Brava” returned after more than a year and a half to the Plaza México in Mexico City, which was well filled with spectators. In front of the arena, animal rights activists protested against what they saw as cruel competitions, as could be seen in images from the Mexican media.
In June 2022, activists went to court to temporarily stop bullfights in the capital of the North American country. However, the Supreme Court overturned the decision in December. Opponents of bullfighting denounce the suffering and killing of animals. The Plaza México has more than 41,000 seats. The world-famous Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, on the other hand, only offers space for just under 24,000 spectators.