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Controversial Cockfighting Event Defies Court Ban in Cartagena

1/30/2026

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A cockfighting event in Cartagena drew 300 spectators on October 11, 2025, despite a court ruling banning the practice.
The ruling allows a three-year transition for those reliant on cockfighting, affecting up to 290,000 families.
Supporters argue cockfighting is a cultural tradition.
Opponents, including Senator Andrea Padilla, label cockfighting cruel and warn the ban could drive the activity underground ahead of 2028.

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Story summary

A cockfighting event in Cartagena drew 300 spectators on October 11, 2025, despite a court ruling banning the practice.
The ruling allows a three-year transition for those reliant on cockfighting, affecting up to 290,000 families.
Supporters argue cockfighting is a cultural tradition.
Opponents, including Senator Andrea Padilla, label cockfighting cruel and warn the ban could drive the activity underground ahead of 2028.