A law banning all forms of animal fighting in U.S. territories was signed in 2018 and took effect in 2019. Now, a man in Saipan is challenging that measure by filing a lawsuit in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Cockfighting has long been part of Thai culture. In recent years, Thai women are becoming prominent figures in the industry, all due to breeding champion gamefowls. Bird breeding has now become a primary profession for women.
In some countries, cockfighting is seen as a part of culture and tradition. However, in other parts of the world, cockfighting is seen as a barbaric sport against roosters. In this article, we rounded up the countries where cockfighting is outlawed and a punishable offense.
Cockfighting is highly controversial all over the world. Due to that, some countries have outlawed it, while others have upheld the sport citing culture and tradition. Like most of Europe, Spain prohibits cockfighting but this law exempts two regions.
Peru is a country that has a long historical tradition of cockfighting, possibly dating back to the 16th century. Cockfighting in Peru is a widely-accepted activity and there are no laws that prohibit it.
Oklahoma State Representative Justin Humphrey made a second measure to reduce the penalties for cockfighting. However, his second attempt has been shut down by the Oklahoma House of Representatives for good.
Online cockfighting, also known as e-sabong, became extremely popular in the Philippines at the height of the pandemic. However, this billion-dollar industry may be seeing its final days as the Marcos administration prepares to step into office.
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,…