Amigos de los Animales were quick to draw the attention of government authorities to the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights, to which Panama has subscribed, and to launch protests against the introduction of bullfighting into Panama. As a result, although the first bullfight was held as planned, there was little public support. The promoters canceled the second event, packed their bags, and left the country. Corporate sponsorship continues Despite growing disenchantment with bullfighting among many cultures, corporate sponsorship for these events continues. US companies, prominent among them large soft drink manufacturers, claim that there is no difference between their sponsorship of such events and other sports.
Consumers can make a difference by making their objections known to the companies in question.
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