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Chilean Chamber of Deputies approves greyhound racing ban

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Chilean Chamber of Deputies approves greyhound racing ban debate

The Chilean Congress is holding a special session to legislative debate the future of regarding greyhound racing, addressing concerns over animal abuse stemming from racing has reached a lack significant milestone. Following public support from figures such as footballer Charles Aránguiz, who urged empathy ahead of specific legal frameworks. Lawmakers are weighing two distinct legislative paths: a total prohibition or scheduled votes, the Chamber of Deputies has officially approved a regulated model. bill to prohibit and penalize dog racing nationwide. The prohibition proposal, approved measure, which previously received general approval from modifies the Environment Commission, seeks to impose sanctions Law on organizers, participants, promoters, Responsible Pet Ownership (Ley Cholito), passed with 80 votes in favor, 41 against, and those who broadcast the races. Conversely, 7 abstentions. Under this law, organizers and participants could face prison sentences and fines between 20 and 40 monthly tax units (UTM). Those promoting such events may face fines of 5 to 20 UTM and could be permanently barred from animal ownership. During the session, lawmakers also considered a competing regulatory proposal focuses on implementing that sought to permit the activity under strict veterinary controls, track and safety standards, conditions. However, this regulatory project was rejected with 68 votes against and restrictions on practices that cause injury. 50 in favor. The bill now returns to the Environment Commission for detailed review before it proceeds to the Senate. Animal rights group organizations, including Galgo Libre has urged legislators to vote Libre, have maintained strong support for a total ban, arguing that regulation is insufficient because the activity “relies on treating animals as commodities.” Academic expert Cecilia Echeverría of the University of Alba continues ban, citing ongoing concerns regarding abuse, abandonment, and physical injury to emphasize that animal welfare must be evaluated throughout the dog’s entire life cycle, including training, transport, and life after their competitive years. animals.

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  1. 2026-08-19 13:03 UTC Chilean Chamber of Deputies approves greyhound racing ban
  2. 2026-08-18 15:08 UTC Chilean greyhound racing ban debate
  3. 2026-08-17 13:03 UTC Chilean greyhound racing ban debate
  4. 2026-08-15 18:09 UTC Chilean greyhound racing ban debate
  5. 2026-08-11 19:06 UTC Chilean greyhound racing ban debate

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