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Despite resistance from the bullfighting lobby, the ban, initiated by Senator Esmeralda Hernández and Representative Juan Carlos Losada, garnered overwhelming support in Congress, passing with a 93-2 vote. The law, which includes a three-year transition period, aims to reassign bullring venues for cultural events and support industry workers in finding new jobs. This ban is a continuation of Colombia’s progressive animal welfare legislation, reflecting a societal shift towards more humane treatment of animals.