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AnimaNaturalis appeals the decision to dismiss a complaint against bullfighting events held outside recognised festivities in La Ràpita

La Ràpita, España. The organisation argues that the 20th National Bou amb Corda Congress took place in mid-September on dates with no recognised festive tradition, and that the City Council authorised these events in breach of Law 34/2010. Can public authorities authorise bullfighting events outside traditional festivities? AnimaNaturalis will pursue all available legal avenues.

Martes 27 de enero de 2026
AnimaNaturalis appeals the decision to dismiss a complaint against bullfighting events held outside recognised festivities in La Ràpita
AnimaNaturalis files a complaint against the La Ràpita City Council for holding bull-related events outside the legally authorized dates
We expose the ordeal of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli amidst health crisis, protests, and ongoing legal battles
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Sokamuturra: dragged by tradition, driven by fear

Elgoibar , España. The sokamuturra, popularly known as the “bull on a rope” or “cow on a rope,” returns every year to the squares and streets of numerous towns in the Basque Country. What many regard as tradition, others —and scientific evidence and animal welfare organizations that have documented its effects— recognize as a practice that causes physical and psychological stress, risk of injury, and, at times, acts of real cruelty repeated without effective sanction.

Jueves 16 de octubre de 2025
Sokamuturra: dragged by tradition, driven by fear
More than 2,500 bulls are turned into living torches in Spanish traditions every year
AnimaNaturalis reports 'sokamuturra' event after heifer falls into the sea
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Dénia once again the epicenter of animal cruelty with their 'Bous a la Mar'

Dénia, España. On July 8th and 9th, investigators from AnimaNaturalis and CAS International documented one of the cruelest aspects of Dénia's local festivals: the 'bous a la mar' (bulls to the sea). This spectacle involves chasing young bulls and cows to force them off a purpose-built platform into the harbor waters. What is billed as tradition or entertainment becomes a hellscape for the animals – marked by sheer terror, physical blows, relentless heat, and utter exhaustion.

Lunes 14 de julio de 2025
Dénia once again the epicenter of animal cruelty with their 'Bous a la Mar'
We expose the abuse of heifers in Sant Jaume d'Enveja
The public attempt to prevent our team from filming Sant Jaume d'Enveja bull fiestas
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Historic suspension of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli marks a milestone in animal protection

Medinaceli, España. The celebration of Medinaceli's Toro Jubilo, scheduled for November 16, has been suspended by the Administrative Litigation Court of Soria, ruling that tradition does not justify animal suffering. The measure, in response to an appeal by PACMA, underscores the legal protection of animals as sentient beings and highlights the progress of Spanish legislation on animal welfare.

Miércoles 4 de diciembre de 2024
Historic suspension of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli marks a milestone in animal protection
Sokamuturra: A tradition questioned for animal suffering
Heated debate at the Dénia City Council over the continuation of bous a la mar
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Judicial ruling puts the future of Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli in jeopardy

Medinaceli, España. In a landmark decision in the fight against animal cruelty in Spain, the Administrative Litigation Court No. 1 of Soria has declared illegal the municipal ordinance that allowed the celebration of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli, Soria. This ordinance, dating back to 1999 and modified in 2000 and 2015, has been annulled following a lawsuit filed by the Animalist Party with the Environment (PACMA) in November 2023, in a process that could spell the end of one of the last "embolado" bull events in Castilla y León.

Miércoles 4 de septiembre de 2024
Judicial ruling puts the future of Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli in jeopardy
A bull collapses and bullfighting fans try to prevent the incident from being filmed
AnimaNaturalis denounces irregularities in the Toro Jubilo de Medinaceli