Colombia's Congress Passes Bill Banning Bullfighting

Colombia's Congress has voted to ban bullfights in the country, with the bill calling for a three-year span to implement the ban. If approved by President Gustavo Petro, the ban would come into effect in 2027 or 2028, making the tradition illegal by the start of the latter year. The ban is part of efforts to phase out the practice, which originated in the Iberian Peninsula and is still legal in several countries including Spain, France, Portugal, Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico.