Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

A young supporter of bullfighting joins a protest outside Mexico City’s Congress (Ginnette Riquelme/AP)

Mexico City on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ban violent bullfighting, triggering outrage from aficionados and celebration from animal rights advocates.

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