Lawmakers voted 61-1 in favour of the new law, which aims to make bullfighting less violent. The law will only apply in Mexico City, home to Plaza México, the world’s largest bullring. Bulls will no longer be injured or killed during fights but rather be returned to their herds afterwards,

Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

Employee of the Monumental de Mexico protests against the decision. Bloodless bullfights are now a reality in Mexico City. This Tuesday, the regulation of bloodless and non-violent bullfights was being debated in the Legislative Assembly of the Mexican capital.