After having issued the instruction, the Benito Juárez mayor’s office must provisionally suspend bullfighting events while their definitive prohibition is discussed
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A federal judge could put a definitive end to it to bullfights in Mexico City (Photo: Mario Guzmán/EFE)
A federal Judge in Administrative Matters of Mexico City, issued ahistoric resolution in the capital. And it is that it indicated the provisional suspension of bullfighting events in the Plaza México, located in the Benito Juárez mayor’s office, while a resolution is its definite ban or resumption. In this sense, the venue will not host events related to bullfighting, at least, until June 2, 2022.
The resolution derived from a complaint filed by the Civil Association Fair Justice, entity that denounced alleged omissions to comply with and observe the Law for the Comprehensive Reconstruction of Mexico City, as well as the Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free of Violence of the Mexico City. Therefore, while a possible definitive prohibition is being reviewed, the First District Judge in Administrative Matters determined that:
“The provisional suspension is granted, for the effect thatwhile the final suspension resolution is issued, the responsible authorities refrain from executing the contested acts, for which they mustimmediately suspend the bullfighting shows in the Benito Juárez City Hallin Mexico City, as well as the granting of permits to carry out said shows.”
Plaza México is the largest of its kind in the world (Photo: Mario Guzmán/EFE)
De According to judicial records, the complaint was filed by the civil association on May 13, 2022, before the First District Court for Administrative Matters of Mexico City, against the president of Mexico. In that sense, they also alleged the violation of articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.
The resolution can still be challenged by the government of Mexico City and the authorities of the Benito Juárez Mayor’s Office. Meanwhile, the owners of the venue may request their appearance in the amparo trial in their capacity as interested third parties. The affected actors have the possibility to present evidence and arguments with which they can invalidate the resolution and actions in the future.
The provisional measure will be in force, at least, until next Thursday, June 2, 2022. On that day, the judge in charge will hear the arguments, analyze the evidence of the parties involved and issue a final decision. In this way, it will be known if the measure will be applied indefinitely or revoked to continue with the schedule of activities in the Plaza.
The Plaza de Toros has also hosted other types of events, both cultural and sporting (Photo: Twitter/@mextenis)
In the event that the judge determines to extend the current measure, the bullfights would not be canceled immediately.And it is that they will remain suspended for an indefinite time until the case is turned over to a court that determines whether or not the lawsuit is valid.
Meanwhile, the next activity in charge of the Plaza Mexico is scheduled for July 2. That day a Pamplonada would take place. The calendar continues on September 15 and 16, as well as for three weekends in October.
It is not the first time that attempts have been made to ban bullfighting events in Mexico City. In December 2021, the Animal Welfare Commission of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico City endorsed a vote in plenary to validate the cancellationof said events in the entity. However, a vote is still pending to advance towards its legal determination.
Currently, in the states of Sonora, Guerrero, Coahuila and Quintana Roo, bullfights they are already prohibited. Meanwhile, Tlaxcala, Aguascalientes, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Zacatecas, Michoacán and Guanajuato have classified the practice as cultural heritage.