Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights | CNN
On the facade of a sushi restaurant in a chic Buenos Aires neighborhood, two goldfish in a glass display case would go largely unnoticed apart from the occasional child who would tap against the glass. One day, someone took a closer look at the tank, which was exposed to the sun and street noise. It would change the fate of the pair of small fish, named Fede and Magui, who were later recognized in an Argentine court as sentient beings that had rights. âAnyone passing by and stopping to look could see it wasnât suitable for the fish,â said MatÃas Trufero, lawyer for the NGO Jaulas VacÃas, an anti-speciesism sanctuary that houses more than 200 rescued animals. He said thatâs why Jaulas VacÃas (Empty Cages), decided to file a complaint with the courts, arguing that the conditions of these fish violated Law 14.346, which penalizes animal abuse in Argentina. With the help of specialists, they built a legal case and almost immediately convinced the court to move the fish to a more suitable place. Trufero, the main promoter of this change, said the restaurant staff did not object to the ruling. CNN has contacted the restaurant for comment. Having two fish in a glass display cas
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