Archaic bull races in Spain repeatedly claim human lives. Animal welfare organisations are calling for an immediate ban on this form of animal cruelty.
Archaic bull runs in Spain claim human lives – Wild beim Wild
Partido Animalista (PACMA), a Spanish political party advocating for animal rights, environmental protection and social justice, has announced that seven people have died during this year’s «bous al carrer» festival.
The so-called festival in the Valencian region of Spain translates into English as «bulls on the street«.
«Every year there are numerous accidents and deaths at bullfighting events in Spain, but this summer has been particularly horrific«, PACMA stated in a press release, noting that the seven people died within two months. The most recent victim is a French woman who died at the end of August.
This is despite the fact that the regional Secretary for Security and Emergencies, José María Ángel, claimed that the current regulations for protection were effective.
«Any measure short of a ban on all bullfighting events will be futile«, declared PACMA. «These events are based on extreme cruelty and violence and are therefore not only a genuine ordeal for the animals, but also a serious danger to all people. They are archaic traditions that breed violence and poison society.»
Many people across Spain oppose bullfighting, both because of the suffering it causes to animals and because of the risk it poses to the public.
«This is the year with the most deaths from «bous al carrer» since 2015, the year in which seven people also died at this type of event. It is shameful that the authorities continue to permit these celebrations despite the fact that they result in serious injuries, accidents and deaths year after year — and even partly fund and finance them with public money», PACMA continued.
«We have been documenting these atrocities for years and demand a ban on all bullfights.»
PACMA has on numerous occasions called upon city halls and other administrations to stop approving this type of event, as it poses an enormous danger to the public, as is demonstrated year after year. However, no political party has taken any action against bullfighting and it continues to be approved every summer.
«The legal prohibition of bullfighting is the only solution to this spiral of violence that causes serious injuries and terrible deaths every year«, PACMA affirms. «For this reason, we will once again demonstrate in Madrid on September 24th with the #AbolitionMission, to demand the abolition of bullfighting once and for all.»
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