Friday March 13, Our World In Pictures
MEXICO CITY — Wild Horse Escapes Charro’s Lasso: In this March 1 photo, a wild horse escapes a charro’s lasso during the heeling event, in which a charro must catch the horse’s back legs with his rope, at a charreada in Mexico City. National Charros Association President Manuel Basurto Rojas said the animals used for the events are treated and fed well “so that they can withstand.” While the Mexican government has recently enacted legislation to ban the use of animals in circuses, similar pressure has not been put on charreria. “Nothing has happened because we have a rule book on how to treat the animals,” said Basurto.
FERGUSON, Mo. — Candlelight Vigil Held for Shot Officers: People take part in a candlelight vigil Thursday in Ferguson, Mo. Two police officers were shot early Thursday morning in front of the Ferguson Police Department during a protest following the resignation of the city’s police chief in the wake of a U.S. Justice Department report.