Argentina considers bill to ban greyhound racing
Argentina considers bill to ban greyhound racing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Associated Press
Published Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 3:59PM EST
Last updated Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 3:59PM EST
Argentine lawmakers are debating a bill to ban greyhound racing as a way to reduce the risk of animal cruelty.
The senate approved the bill last year and the lower house was considering it Wednesday.
The measure includes jail terms of up to four years and fines of about $5,000 for anyone who organizes, participates in or promotes dog races.
About 200 demonstrators backing and opposing the bill gathered outside Congress in Buenos Aires. Greyhound breeders showed off their dogs and chanted slogans while animal rights activists shouted back at them: "Murderers!"
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