A deeply disturbing case of apparent animal cruelty has emerged from Cansahcab, Yucatan, where a horse reportedly suffered a brutal death after being gored by a bull during a so-called “promises tournament” held in honor of the Virgin of the Nativity. I am writing to express my concern about the recent reports of illegal “promises tournaments” in Yucatan, where animals are allegedly subjected to cruelty in violation of the state’s ban on lasso tournaments. These events, held under different names to circumvent legal restrictions, seemingly continue to inflict immense suffering on animals, although animal cruelty is illegal in Yucatan.