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Judi Lynn

(160,217 posts)
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 04:28 PM Sep 2014

REPORT: Wal-Mart Mexico Hosted An In-Store Cockfight

Source: Business Insider

REPORT: Wal-Mart Mexico Hosted An In-Store Cockfight
Business Insider
By Hayley Peterson – 40 minutes ago

Wal-Mart Mexico is under fire for allegedly hosting a cockfight in one of its stores to promote a soda company.

The retailer could face fines of as much as 96,000 pesos ($7,240) if Wal-Mart Mexico, or Walmex, is found responsible, according to a local government official interviewed by Bloomberg. Betting on cockfights is illegal in the city of Boca del Rio, where the alleged incident took place.

Outraged animal rights activists posted pictures of the Sept. 15 event on social media and demanded action against the retailer.

Walmex spokesman Antonio Ocaranza told Bloomberg that the event was not technically a cockfight because the birds weren't hurt or "armed with blades" and no bets were made.



Read more: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/report-wal-mart-mexico-hosted-191946061.html

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REPORT: Wal-Mart Mexico Hosted An In-Store Cockfight (Original Post) Judi Lynn Sep 2014 OP
Birds weren't armed with blades? WTF! Roosters sit on the fence. They don't actually FENCE. valerief Sep 2014 #1
Actually, this is among the least egregious of Walmart's offenses. Orrex Sep 2014 #2
Chicken hater! Renew Deal Sep 2014 #5
True rpannier Sep 2014 #8
grrrr! C Moon Sep 2014 #3
Walmart: christx30 Sep 2014 #4
Is there anything the Walton family can't make a few bucks off of? bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #6
A few participants were disqualified 'cause they tested positive for Viagra. Kaleva Sep 2014 #7
But it resulted in some stiff competition Orrex Sep 2014 #9
En Garde! Kaleva Sep 2014 #13
Unsurprised, Feral Child Sep 2014 #10
Cockfighting wasn't banned in New Mexico until 2007! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2014 #11
So that's why they had an "employees only" area roped off out front today. bluedigger Sep 2014 #12
Mexico City? You're within a stone's throw from the Pyramid of the Sun, almost! Judi Lynn Sep 2014 #17
No, Cortez, CO. bluedigger Sep 2014 #19
More BAD pr for Walmart Omaha Steve Sep 2014 #14
Truly OMG locks Sep 2014 #15
With birds??? Historic NY Sep 2014 #16
Good stuff. Anything that tears WalMart down. marble falls Sep 2014 #18

valerief

(53,235 posts)
1. Birds weren't armed with blades? WTF! Roosters sit on the fence. They don't actually FENCE.
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 04:33 PM
Sep 2014

People are sick fucks, if this is something commonplace.

bluedigger

(17,077 posts)
12. So that's why they had an "employees only" area roped off out front today.
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 06:35 PM
Sep 2014

I was wondering what that was about.

Judi Lynn

(160,217 posts)
17. Mexico City? You're within a stone's throw from the Pyramid of the Sun, almost!
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 07:46 PM
Sep 2014

People were shocked and horrified when WalMart bribed Mexican officials to to be able to park their bidness within view of one of the world's major landmarks.

Now they're sponsoring chicken fights there, too!

It must be great being able to be that close to the Avenue. Who wouldn't love to see Teotihuacan.

bluedigger

(17,077 posts)
19. No, Cortez, CO.
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 09:35 PM
Sep 2014

As you well know, though, we've had strong trade ties with them for quite some time, now.

locks

(2,012 posts)
15. Truly OMG
Thu Sep 18, 2014, 07:00 PM
Sep 2014

I know this still takes place in Mexico but I didn't think Walmart would stoop so low. Shouldn't be surprised.

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