Mexico City lawmakers overwhelmingly approve legislation to keep the bullfighting tradition alive, while also keeping the bulls alive.

The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza is Seville's famous bullfighting ring. Built in the 18th century, the circular ring is notable for its Baroque façade. In addition to being a historic ...

The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure the ...

Rodrigo Oropeza/AFP/Getty The Associated Press reported that the ban, part of an initiative dubbed "bullfighting without violence," also limits the time bulls can be in the ring for the contests.

Activists have hailed the ban as a success for animal rights, but bullfighting fans say it threatens an important centuries-old tradition.

It also sets time limits on how long bulls could be in the ring, all part of an initiative dubbed “bullfighting without violence.” The decision sparked angry protests from bullfighting ...