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French lawmakers lock horns over bullfighting ban for children

Spanish bullfighter Enrique Ponce performs with a bull from Garcigrande during a bullfight in Bayonne, southwestern France, in 2017. AP - Bob Edme

The French parliament is debating a bill that would ban children under 16 from attending bullfights. While it is likely to face rejection, the proposal has already ignited strong reactions – especially among fans of the centuries-old tradition.

The bill, introduced by Samantha Cazebonne, a former MP representing French citizens in Spain and Portugal, has reopened deep divisions between animal rights activists and defenders of local culture.

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