# Animal rights injunction against bullfighting in Yucatán

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-rights-injunction-against-bullfighting-in-yucatn
> Updated: 2026-08-23T17:35:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A federal judge in Yucatán, Mexico, issued a provisional suspension prohibiting the use of tools or weapons that cause pain, injury, bleeding, or suffering to bulls during scheduled bullfights in Muna. The injunction, prompted by animal rights organizations Animal Heroes and PETA Latino, forbids the use of swords, banderillas, rejones, puyas, or other objects that could cause undue stress or physical harm during the town’s Traditional Festival.

This ruling follows similar judicial resolutions in Tixkokob and Temozón. Alicia Aguayo, director of PETA Latino, noted that these consecutive rulings indicate that animal protection is a “legal obligation derived from the Constitution and federal laws.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Judicial suspension in Catamarca and animal rights injunction in Muna

The Court of Justice of Catamarca, Argentina, suspended all judicial activities on August 31 for Lawyer's Day, while a Mexican federal judge banned animal injury during Muna's bullfighting festivals.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/judicial-suspension-in-catamarca-and-animal-rights-injunction-in-muna

### 2026-08-20: Yucatán judge bans injurious tools in Muna bullfights

A federal judge in Yucatán has banned the use of weapons that cause pain or injury to bulls during upcoming bullfights in Muna, following petitions from PETA Latino and Animal Heroes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yucatn-judge-bans-injurious-tools-in-muna-bullfights

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