Tradiciones Crueles

Tauromaquia

Madrid raises its voice against bullfighting and for a cruelty-free culture

Madrid, España. During the height of the San Isidro celebrations, AnimaNaturalis and CAS International activists held a historic demonstration at Las Ventas bullring, calling for the abolition of bullfighting and an end to public subsidies for bullfights. Supported by citizen backing and irrefutable evidence, they exposed how this declining tradition is propped up using funds from all citizens.

Domingo 11 de mayo de 2025
Tauromaquia

Is Torture Cultural? Half a Million Spaniards Say No

Madrid, España. In the heart of Spain, a quiet revolution is unfolding. More than half a million people have signed a petition to strip bullfighting of its status as cultural heritage, a designation it has held since 2013. The initiative, aptly named "No Es Mi Cultura" (“It’s not my culture”), has become a rallying cry for a nation increasingly uncomfortable with the spectacle of blood and suffering. But this is more than a campaign against bullfighting; it is a referendum on what kind of society Spain wants to be.  

Martes 28 de enero de 2025
Festejos populares

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
Tauromaquia

We demand a San Mateo that celebrates life, not death

Logroño, España. Each year, the San Mateo festivities in Logroño bring an ethical conflict between the celebration of life and the unnecessary death of animals in bullrings. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International call for the abolition of bullfights and the promotion of cruelty-free festivities.

Lunes 23 de septiembre de 2024
Tauromaquia

We witnessed the horror of the running of the calves in Falces

Falces, España. The small town of Falces in Navarra has once again been the stage for a controversial tradition that sparks outrage among animal rights advocates. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International have released their latest report, exposing the cruelty inflicted on the calves and the alarming involvement of young people and teenagers in these events.

Martes 17 de septiembre de 2024