Colombia’s congress voted on Tuesday to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to a centuries old tradition that has inspired famous songs and novels but has become increasingly controversial in the countries where it is still practiced. The new law now needs to be signed by President Gustavo Petro, who has been a long time opponent of these events. Bullfighting originated in the Iberian peninsula and is still legal in Spain, France, Portugal, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico, among other countries.
Tuesday’s White Sox-Blue Jays game at Guaranteed Rate Field will begin in a rain delay as they await the weather to clear up on the South Side, the team announced. First pitch is set to commence at 7:20 p.m. It was initially scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Check back to this story for more updates.
The latest advance in the southern Gaza city comes days after one of Israel’s airstrikes killed dozens of Palestinian civilians there, prompting condemnation from around the world.