Bullfight in Muna, Yucatán, Canceled After Federal Judge’s Order

Muna, Yucatán — A bullfight scheduled for Saturday as part of the town’s festivities has been canceled, the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption announced, citing “circumstances considered to be force majeure.”

In a brief statement, the parish said the decision was due to “reasons beyond this institution,” without offering additional details. The announcement came after a federal judge issued a ruling related to practices used in bullfighting events in the municipality.

The ruling stems from an injunction filed by Animal Heroes and PETA Latino against animal mistreatment during Muna’s bullfighting festivities. As part of the suspension granted, the judge imposed restrictions on activities scheduled for August 22 and 23.

Those measures include a ban on instruments and practices that could cause injury or suffering to bulls, such as swords, banderillas, pikes and rejones. The ruling is intended to prevent procedures that inflict physical harm on the animals during the events.

The parish did not explicitly link the cancellation to the federal ruling, but the decision comes as the judicial measures are being applied to the weekend festivities.

With the Muna case, three municipalities in Yucatán now face federal court restrictions on bullfighting events, following similar rulings for Tixkokob and Temozón.

PETA Latino praised the decision, calling it progress in limiting practices that cause injuries to bulls.