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Activists stage 'naked' protest over bullfighting

A group of animal rights activist have stripped off almost all theirclothes outside the Colombia's parliament, to protest a law which seeksto ban demonstrations against bullfighting.

A group of animal rights activist have stripped off almost all their clothes outside the Colombia's parliament, to protest a law which seeks to ban demonstrations against bullfighting.

Some protesters stripped down to their underpants and lay on the ground in Bogota's main square.

Meanwhile others wore bullfighting darts fixed to their backs and covered themselves in dribbles of fake blood.

Organiser Andrea Padilla said the demonstration was aimed at symbolising the pain the animals experience during bullfights, which are very popular throughout Colombia.

"What we want is four people to approach us, to ask questions, and of course, to catch the attention of the media, of politicians," said Padilla, a member of non-governmental campaigning organisation AnimaNaturalis.

The proposed law being discussed in Congress would keep local governments from sponsoring or promoting campaigns against bullfighting.

AnimaNaturalis argues the law would therefore not allow local leaders to grant demonstration permits.


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