Bullfighting: The Facts
It
seems hard to believe that in this so-called civilised age, a most vicious
and cruel spectacle of blood continues to flourish in Spain and certain
other countries. Bullfighting is barbaric and should have been banned
long ago, as bear-baiting was.
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News
Man gored to death at running of the bulls in Pamplona
A charging bull gored a young Spanish man to death at Pamplona's San Fermin festival, the first such fatality in nearly 15 years. Nine others were injured in a particularly dangerous and chaotic chapter of the running of the bulls. click here
11 year old matador is victim of child abuse
A bullfight which featured an 11 year old matador has been described as "child abuse". Michelle Lagravere tortured and killed 6 calves in Mexico on Saturday 24th January 2009, despite animal rights campaigners trying to have the fight stopped. click here
Campaigns
Demonstration
in Toredisillas
On September 13th 2009 there was a demonstration in Toredisillas against
the torture and spearing of a bull to death, which is an annual event
in this village.
To read more click here
Nude
Spanish Embassy Protest 2009
On Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 a demonstration (organised by People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals) took place outside the Spanish Embassy in
London, to coincide with the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
To read more and see photos click here
Written Declaration for an EU wide ban on bullfighting
Four MEPs presented on the 15th of January a Written Declaration for
an EU wide ban on bullfighting as well as a ban on subsidies to bull breeders.
The elapse time will be the 15th of April 2007.
For more information click here
Running
of the Nudes 2007
An activist from the UK writes an account of her trip to Pamplona for
the Running of the Nudes event - read
article
For more information click here or
visit their website: www.runningofthenudes.com
Qatar
Airways promotes bullfights
Qatar Airways, Thailand branch is advertising flights to Madrid, Spain,
using a photo of a bullfight.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click
here
The"Paseo Del Buey" (Stroll of Ox) in Queretaro, Mexico
This cruel celebration is dedicated to the Virgin of a small town and
takes place on the 5th February, at Villa Corregidora, Queretaro, Mexico.
This is organized by the Franciscan monks and entails a week of dances.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click
here
Hanging
of Greyhounds in Spain
With the conclusion of Spain's hunting season, the hanging of the galgos/greyhounds
begins. And once again the world bears witness to dead dogs, dangling
from wire nooses, inches above the ground. Every year tens of thousands
of Spain's hunting and racing dogs meet a crude and senseless fate after
brief lives of loyal service.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click
here
Protest Against the Returning of Bullfights to Lisbon
After being closed for 6 years the bullring of Lisbon reopened after
renovation work on the 18th May. A small shopping mall was built under
the bullring with shops, bars and restaurants. This cost 60 million euros.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click
here
Campaigns
Against Bloody "Fiestas" in Spain
Details on some of the Fiestas in Spain (Bull with ropes - Benavente,
Coria's bull - Coria, Bull with Spears - Tordesillas, Fire Bulls - Medinaceli).
For more information and addresses to write to click
here
Protest
Against Bullfights in France
Several villages and cities in France hold bullfights and other popular
fiestas that abuse bulls.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click
here