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Dog and cat welfare Local environmental agency and global animal protection group renew joint efforts to strengthen animal welfare in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY—Humane World for Animals Mexico, formerly called Humane Society International Mexico, and the Environmental and Territorial Planning Office (PAOT) of Mexico City have renewed their

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Dog and cat welfare Mexico City recognizes community animals and their caregivers in landmark law reform

MEXICO CITY—In a major development for animal welfare, Mexico City has revised its Animal Welfare law to officially recognize community animals—dogs and cats who live in public or communal spaces and

A matador thrusts swords into an exhausted bull in a bullfighting arena
Michoacán becomes the sixth Mexican state to ban bullfighting

MICHOACÁN, Mexico—In an historic move reflecting evolving societal values and animal welfare concerns, Michoacán has officially banned bullfighting, marking a significant step towards a more

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Mexico City’s vote for “violence-free” bullfights cautiously welcomed by Humane World for Animals Mexico as step in the right direction

Editor’s note (6/26/25): Following Mexico City’s vote to ban “violent bullfights,” Mexico City’s Plaza de Toros Mexico bullring has announced that all bullfights are now suspended. MEXICO CITY—Humane

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Humane World for Animals México acogió con prudencia el voto en la Ciudad de México a favor de las corridas de toros “sin violencia”, como un paso en la dirección correcta

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO—Humane World for Animals México (antes Humane Society International/ México) acoge con prudencia el voto del Congreso de la Ciudad de México para prohibir lo que llaman “corridas de

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Humane World for Animals accoglie con cautela il voto di Città del Messico a favore di corride “senza violenza” come un passo nella giusta direzione

CITTÀ DEL MESSICO—Humane World for Animals, precedentemente nota come Humane Society International, accoglie con cautela il voto del Congresso di Città del Messico per vietare le cosiddette “corride

Oaxaca aprueba su primera ley estatal de protección animal

OAXACA, México—El día de hoy, Oaxaca aprobó por vez primera la iniciativa de ley de protección animal del estado. La nueva ley reconoce a los animales como seres sintientes, crea disposiciones para

La Cámara de Diputados aprueba una reforma histórica a la Constitución en favor de la protección animal

ACTUALIZACIÓN (20/11/26): Ya es una realidad! 17 Congresos Estatales ya aprobaron esta reforma histórica, lo que significa que el proceso legislativo ha culminado. La reforma había sido aprobada por

HSI veterinary team performing surgery in La Paz, Bolivia
HSI/Mexico and Aguascalientes Autonomous University offer groundbreaking spay/neuter training for veterinarians

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico—Humane Society International/Mexico, in partnership with the Centro de Ciencias Agropecuarias at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA), recently completed a