Colombia's Constitutional Court upholds bullfighting ban and adds cockfighting prohibition | AI News Digest
Colombia's Constitutional Court has upheld a law banning bullfighting and extended the prohibition to cockfighting, marking a significant step in animal rights protection. The law, initially passed by Congress in May 2024, reflects changing societal views on animal welfare. President Gustavo Petro emphasized that killing sentient beings for entertainment cannot be justified as culture. The court's ruling dismissed appeals from bullfighting supporters, stating that the ban would fully take effect in 2027, while cockfighting will be banned by 2028. This decision comes amid declining popularity for bullfighting in Colombia, where only a few countries still permit the practice.
