Blood, Feathers, and Pride: Latin America's Cockfighting Culture

In a remote community in Ecuador, Gang members killed twelve people.

Blood, Feathers, and Pride: Latin America's Cockfighting Culture

Last week's shocking crime in rural Ecuador, where twelve people were brutally murdered amid an illicit cockfighting event, underscores a centuries-old tradition that still runs deep across Latin America, blending cultural heritage, fervent betting, and grim reality in many communities. The post Blood, Feathers, and Pride: Latin America’s Cockfighting Culture appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

Gunmen disguised as soldiers murdered 12 people at a cockpit in Manabí, Ecuador. They also stole more than $20,000. Manabí, Ecuador – Violence in Ecuador reached a new and alarming level this weekend after a bloody attack perpetrated by armed men posing as soldiers. The incident occurred at a cockpit in the province of Manabí, where illegal cockfights were being held with multimillion-dollar bets. According to local authorities, 12 people died a…