Next September 16 Madrid will dress in white and green. The demonstration will start at 17:00 with a symbolic act in the Puerta del Sol, in homage to all the animals that have been tortured ... Read More
Category: News Bullfighting
A Spanish province is bringing in laws aimed at eliminating bullfighting by the back door despite opposition from the country’s government and constitutional court in Madrid, which has ruled that the practice is a protected ... Read More
July 31, 20174Guardians2
Bullfighting is one of the most beloved cultural events in Spain and several Latin American countries, including Mexico, which is home to the largest bullfighting ring in the world, seating 40,000 fans. Opponents, however, ... Read More
May 1, 20174Guardians2
HAVING applied for and obtained permission from the local authorities to stage a formal protest against bullfighting, 20 activists from the Spanish charity and NGO AnimaNaturalis gathered in Valencia and covered themselves in fake blood. ... Read More
March 20, 20174Guardians2
Along with tamales, ronpope (spiced rum), and school vacations, December and January also bring typical bullfights or “corridas de toros” to many small towns across Costa Rica, and with them, divided opinions and strong feelings. ... Read More
December 15, 20164Guardians2
The holidays may be over in some places, but in Costa Rica, festival season is just getting started. This time of year, nearly every town holds an annual fiesta cívica with horse parades called topes, ... Read More
December 15, 20164Guardians2
Two bulls were instantly killed as they clashed heads in a Spanish bullfighting arena. Shocking footage captured the freak accident which saw the two half-ton creatures collide at high speed in front of crowds in ... Read More
September 21, 20164Guardians2
The organization Platform Torture is Not Culture has filed a complaint following a publication on the website of Patronato del Toro de la Vega where the legal body behind the organization of the controversial festival ... Read More
September 18, 20164Guardians2
Thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to demand an end to the centuries-old but controversial tradition of bullfighting. The protest came after the anti-bullfighting lobby successfully managed to obtain a ... Read More
September 11, 20164Guardians2
Matador Andres Roca Rey – aged just 19 from Peru – had been back on his feet for only a few days after being knocked unconscious during an earlier event. And amazingly Rey has already ... Read More
September 9, 20164Guardians2