Mexico bans wild animals in circuses!
In a huge victory for animals, Mexico has passed legislation banning the use of wild animals in circuses.
In a huge victory for animals, Mexico has passed legislation banning the use of wild animals in circuses, becoming the 29th nation to introduce an animal circus prohibition and heralding one of the biggest ever breakthroughs in the campaign to stop circus suffering.
The ban, which is now awaiting the signature of the President to become law, was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives with 267 votes in favour, 76 against and 40 abstentions.
Senator Jorge Emilio González Martínez (PVEM) proposed the measure last year as an amendment to Mexico’s environmental and wildlife law, General Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection. Those found guilty of committing an offence under the new legislation face huge fines of 50 to 50,000 times the minimum wage – the equivalent of nearly $225,000 / £150,000. The Green Party in Mexico has asked ADI to begin highlighting the law throughout Mexico.
As abuse has been exposed in circuses, legislation has begun to sweep the world. A two-year undercover investigation by ADI in South American circuses has been key in securing bans in nine Latin American countries.
This ban is a landmark in ending the suffering of animals in the name of entertainment. We are seeing progressive legislation to end the use of wild animals in circuses sweeping the world and it is now time for countries like Britain and United States to catch up.
Take action
- Join the global campaign to stop circus suffering
- ADI is helping enforce the ban on wild animal acts in Peru and has rescued over 80 animals. Help us care for them and take them to sanctuary – Donate US $ / Donate UK £
Comments
Leave a comment on this story
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Excellent news. Mexico put USA and UK to shame!
And Canada! Bout time these 3 countries wake up!
I am from Mexico and I am very happy! But I know that there is a lot to do for animals!!
hola, yo tambien soy de mexico y digo lo mismo! 🙂
SO GOOD TO HEAR! THANK YOU ADI AND ALL ANIMAL ACTIVIST GROUPS THAT WERE HELPING TO MAKE THIS A REALITY! GOD BLESS YOU FOR CARING ABOUT THE ANIMALS! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THIS HAPPEN IN THE U.S.!
global campaign to stop circus suffering
Happy to hear good news! keep up the excellent work.
Let’s get other countries on board.
Good news. Here’s hoping all the remaining countries follow their example. this cruelty must stop.
hurrah for mexico!
Fantastic news!!
What about Cetaceans are they not wild animals, are they not “Circus” performers???? Great move but doesn’t cover the abuse of Dolphins & Whales all over Mexico!
Bravo…Congratulations …what great news to wake up to..wish South Africa would follow suit…well done to all activists who fought tirelessly for this…happy..happy ..hapoy..justice though delayed has come for the suffering animals…