Legal battle over bulls in Mexico City: judge lifts temporary suspension

In less than seven days, there has been a bullfight, bullfighting shows have been suspended and are now allowed again in Mexico City.

The legal battle over bullfighting activities accumulates comings and goings in the Mexican capital and, in a new twist, they may be held again in the Plaza Mexicothe largest in the world by spectator capacity, which already had a schedule for February 4, 5 and 6.

After a court again temporarily suspended the bull shows —just four days after they were reactivated after more than a year and a half of hiatus—, a judge withdrew the precautionary measure.

As indicated Plaza Mexico In a statement, the decision “It is online”with what was ruled by the Supreme Court of Justice in December 2023, in a resolution that allowed the bullfights to resume.

“They confirm that the freedom of a few cannot be imposed on third parties, taking precedence over applicable rules and rights.“added the management company of the square. “In a democratic regime, we all have the right to enjoy and work in an activity that is lawful in the full exercise of our freedoms.”.

Animal defense groups recalled that although this ruling goes against their approaches, the court is still pending a ruling on the merits of the matter.

“I do not agree with what the magistrates proposed, but we must respect jurisdictional decisions”, wrote Josemaría Férez, legal advisor of Animal Heroesone of the animal defense organizations that closely follows the legal process. “We will have to wait until substantive rulings are issued.”.

After more than a year and a half without bullfighting activities in the Mexican capital, after the ruling of the Supreme Court A bullfight was held on January 28. This weekend there are events planned again.

The now-annulled suspension came this week, with the protection filed by the civil association “All for the love of bulls” alleging that this activity violates the “animal welfare” and represent an “offense” to the human right, to a healthy environment, against which the Plaza Mexico filed a complaint.