"Controversy Erupts as Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City"

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"Controversy Erupts as Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City"
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Bullfighting returns to Mexico City after a two-year hiatus, sparking protests from animal rights activists outside the Plaza de México bullring. A judge had previously suspended the practice, but the Supreme Court overturned the decision, leading to a legal battle between supporters and opponents. While protesters decried bullfighting as torture, thousands celebrated its return inside the venue. President López Obrador has proposed a referendum on the future of bullfighting in Mexico City, where the largest bullfighting arena in the world is located.

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