Overview
- The Ayuntamiento of Morelia canceled the Sept. 30 corrida and revoked its permit after a federal judge denied torero Emiliano Villafuerte “El Moso” the amparo he had used to seek authorization.
- A separate resolution from the state Administrative Justice Tribunal backed an animal-rights claim, reinforcing the municipality’s decision to halt the event.
- The ticketing firm BLUETICKET LATINO confirmed the cancellation and set refunds for Oct. 6–8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with specific instructions for in-person and online purchases.
- Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla said an amparo cannot suspend a law and announced a complaint to the Judicial Discipline Tribunal over the initial suspension that had enabled the permit.
- Organizers and Villafuerte acknowledged the cancellation, criticized the outcome, and signaled they will continue legal efforts as the state’s April 2 law banning corridas remains in force.