Colombia’s parliament has banned bullfighting - leaving just seven nations that still permit it

Colombia has approved a bill banning bullfights, marking a significant victory for animal rights activists over advocates who argued to uphold the sport in the South American country.

Colombia has approved a bill banning bullfights, marking a significant victory for animal rights activists over advocates who argued to uphold the sport in the South American country. On Tuesday, 93 congressmen voted in favor of banning bullfighting – with only two against it – sending the bill to President Gustavo Petro for final approval. Petro, the country’s first leftist president, celebrated the victory on X, writing: “Congratulations to those who managed that death will no longer be a show.” Once signed into law, there will be a three-year transition period to help families depending on the sport to find new sources of income. Colombia is one of only eight countries where bullfighting still takes place. The others are France, Portugal, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Spain and Venezuela, where the controversial sport still commands audiences but also firm opposition.