Unlike most parts of the world, the Philippines has a deep relationship with cockfighting. The cockfighting industry in the Philippines generates billions of revenue, all thanks to the thousands of Filipinos who welcome and engage in the sport.
A court ban, police restrictions, and even the latest Omicron wave were not enough to stop cockfights from happening during the Sankranti festival. Tents and arenas for cockfights were set up in the coastal state of Andhra Pradesh, attracting thousands of people in the area,…
Ten cockfighters in Pampanga have filed a complaint against 10 policemen who allegedly accosted them for illegal cockfighting and robbed them.
In Panama, cockfighting is a hugely popular sport. Cockfights are held every week, with numerous arenas established all over the country. Learn more about Panama’s cultural ties with cockfighting here!
Known as pelea de gallos, cockfighting is seen as a tradition and a part of the culture in Mexico. Although, in recent years, many Mexican states and cities have prohibited cockfight events, citing it as a form of animal cruelty. Learn more about it in…
In Honduras, a country in Central America, cockfighting is a spectator sport that’s enjoyed by many. Cockfights are even essential in many religious celebrations. Know more about it here.
Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey is seeking to lessen the penalties for cockfighting in the state. If passed, House Bill 3283 would reduce cockfighting in Oklahoma from a felony to a misdemeanor. This proposal has been met with outcries from various animal rights groups and…
Oklahoma houses the biggest underground cockfighting industry in the U.S. The rampant illegal cockfighting is now the center of attention as it can make the outbreak of Avian Influenza even more threatening and may become the launching pad for spreading the disease worldwide.
Similar to most countries in the Caribbean region, cockfighting is legal in Haiti. For Haitians, cockfighting is the closest thing they have to a national sport. It even rivals soccer as the most-watched sport in the country. Read all about it in this article.