Overview
- Provincial deputy Laura Balsells Miró of the PRO filed a bill to prohibit jineteadas across Mendoza on animal‑welfare grounds.
- The proposal would block official permits, set administrative penalties of 1,000 to 3,000 fiscal units, and promote cultural reconversion through non‑violent educational and artistic programs.
- Tunuyán rider Nicolás Aranda rejected claims of mistreatment, citing veterinary oversight, strict feeding regimens, and mounts that last only seconds with extended rest periods.
- The Federación Gaucha de Mendoza opposed the ban and noted a 2018 initiative with Senate preliminary approval to recognize jineteadas and gaucho skills as a sport.
- Reports indicate the controversy is unfolding in media and political forums, with no legislative hearings or votes scheduled so far.