Chiapas has temporarily reinstated regulated cockfighting events, sparking debate between cultural preservation advocates and animal welfare groups. The move is in effect until June 30, 2025.
A man from Waianae was convicted of running an illegal cockfighting operation and distributing methamphetamine. He now faces a 14-year prison sentence.
Authorities in Parker County received an anonymous tip regarding an illegal cockfight. During the raid, they apprehended nine people and seized around 96 live roosters.
Conservationists in Peru have found cockfighting to be linked to the species of large-tooth sawfish. According to them, cockfighters may help preserve the species, or could be the reason for their extinction.
The Chief General of the Indonesian National Police promoted three officers posthumously after they were fatally shot during an illegal cockfighting bust.
Authorities, together with two animal welfare organizations, busted three cockfighting rings within 48 hours. Hundreds of fighting roosters were freed and rescued during the operations.
Last August 2024, New Jersey detectives busted an illegal cockfighting ring in Atlantic County. Today, prosecutors indicted almost 50 people who were allegedly involved in the cockfighting event.
California has strict laws against cockfighting, however, the activity still persists. To solve the problem and bolster penalties, Assemblymember Chris Rogers has introduced a Cockfighting Cruelty Act at the State Assembly.
The Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas has ordered an investigation on Cebu City Mayor Garcia and Police Colonel Cañete based on sufficient evidence over criminal and administrative complaints against them.