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MEXICO CITY―Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies of an amendment to the General

CHIAPAS, Mexico—Chiapas is no longer the only state in the country without criminal penalties for animal cruelty. With the recent reform of its Penal Code, the State Congress of Chiapas approved the

Humane World for Animals Mexico, previously called Humane Society International Mexico, welcomes the unanimous approval by the Mexican Senate of an amendment to the General Wildlife Law that would ban

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

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

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

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