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world-news16 days ago•20 min saved

Murcia Bullfighting Fair Ends in Chaos as 1,100-Pound Bull Leaps Barrier Twice

A 1,100-pound bull named Malacara leaped over a safety barrier twice during the final event of the 2026 Murcia Bullfighting Fair, causing panic among spectators but resulting in no injuries. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, September 20, involved the animal entering the exit passageway and a refuge area before being stopped by a matador. While no one was hurt, the event highlighted ongoing safety concerns and controversy surrounding the traditional Spanish practice of bullfighting.

via New York Post|

#animal-safety #bullfighting #murcia

world-news3 months ago•114 min saved

Goring incident mars San Fermín bull run in Pamplona

During Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, a runner was gored in the face, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the annual bull run as the event draws crowds despite safety concerns.

via AP News|

#animal-attacks #bullfighting #san-fermin

world-news3 months ago•130 min saved

Centennial Hemingway tale continues to draw crowds to Pamplona’s bull runs

On its 100th anniversary, Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises remains a potent cultural force in Pamplona, shaping how people experience the city’s bull runs and the myth of the festival, blending literary legacy with real-world tourism and ongoing debates over bullfighting and spectacle.

via AP News|

#bullfighting #entertainment #fernando-hualde

sports6 months ago•21 min saved

A half-century of arena smiles: Rick Young's rodeo legacy

Rick Young, a Hall of Fame rodeo clown known as the Ragin’ Cajun and later the Agin’ Cajun, entertained crowds for more than 50 years at Missouri’s Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, surviving broken ribs, a broken leg and a broken jaw—plus memorable moments like a bull treating his outfit as hay—before retiring at 85.

via The Washington Post|

#bullfighting #clown #missouri

world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

"Ramadan Begins Amidst Conflict as 'Oppenheimer' Dominates Oscars"

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins without a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as U.S. officials and Arab mediators continue efforts to negotiate a humanitarian pause. Meanwhile, 'Oppenheimer' sweeps the Oscars, winning seven awards including best picture. In Haiti, a state of emergency is extended amid ongoing gang violence, and in Mexico City, bullfighting resumes after a ban is overturned, with a growing number of female bullfighters demanding equality in the arena.

via NPR|

#bullfighting #haiti #israel-hamas-conflict

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City Despite Protests"

Bullfighting has resumed in Mexico City after an 18-month suspension, with six bulls being killed in the first event. The return was met with protests from animal rights activists, with roughly 300 people demonstrating outside the arena and riot police being called to the scene. The resumption follows a Supreme Court ruling that removed the suspension, sparking controversy between bullfighting supporters and opponents.

via Daily Mail|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #mexico-city

culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Protests Erupt as Bullfighting Returns to Mexico City

Bullfights resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a court ruling temporarily revoked a local decision that had suspended the events for over a year due to animal rights concerns. The resumption sparked protests outside the arena, with activists arguing that bullfighting violates animal welfare and people's rights to a healthy environment. Despite the legal battle, renowned matador Joselito Adame entered the ring to cheers from thousands of fans, while outside, about 300 protesters gathered peacefully, with some moments of tension, to voice their opposition to the event. The nation's Supreme Court of Justice revoked the suspension, allowing the bullfights to proceed while the case is discussed, and a decision is reached on whether bullfighting affects animal welfare.

via Newser|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #culture

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bullfighting's Return to Mexico City Sparks Protests"

Bullfighting resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a year and a half, with a full arena and protests outside. The resumption follows a legal battle between enthusiasts and opponents, with the first bullfighter entering the ring to cheers from thousands of spectators. Outside, about 300 activists protested against bullfights, while inside the plaza, the mood was festive. The nation's Supreme Court of Justice temporarily revoked a local ruling that suspended the events, and a decision is pending on whether bullfights affect animal welfare. Animal rights groups have been gaining ground in Mexico, while bullfighting followers argue that the ban affects their rights and jeopardizes thousands of jobs linked to the activity.

via ABC News|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #mexico-city

activism2 years ago•0 min saved

"Protests Erupt as Bullfighting Returns to Mexico City"

Animal rights activists in Mexico City protested the return of bullfighting to the capital after almost two years, marching near the Plaza Mexico bullring and chanting "Torture is not art, it is not culture." The Supreme Court's decision in December paved the way for the return of bullfighting, which has been a tradition in Mexico since the 16th century. Activists are hoping for a final resolution on the matter later this year.

via Yahoo News|

#activism #animal-rights #bullfighting

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Bullfighting Returns to Mexico City Amid Activist Protests"

Bullfighting resumed in Mexico City's Plaza México after a year and a half suspension, with renowned matador Joselito Adame leading the event. Outside, about 300 activists protested against the practice, arguing that it violates animal welfare and human rights. The resumption follows a legal battle, with the nation's Supreme Court revoking the suspension while the case is discussed. Animal rights groups have been gaining ground in Mexico, leading to restrictions on bullfighting in some states, while supporters argue that the ban affects thousands of jobs and generates significant revenue.

via The Associated Press|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #entertainment

animal-rights-activism2 years ago•1 min saved

Protests Erupt as Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City

Activists in Mexico City protested the restart of bullfighting after the Supreme Court revoked a suspension that had prevented the events from taking place. Dozens gathered to express their opposition, waving banners and donning bull masks covered in red paint. The practice had been suspended in 2022, but the recent Supreme Court decision has reignited the debate, prompting President Lopez Obrador to propose a referendum on the future of bullfighting in the city.

via Yahoo News|

#animal-rights #animal-rights-activism #bullfighting

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversy Erupts as Bullfighting Resumes in Mexico City"

Bullfighting returns to Mexico City after a two-year hiatus, sparking protests from animal rights activists outside the Plaza de México bullring. A judge had previously suspended the practice, but the Supreme Court overturned the decision, leading to a legal battle between supporters and opponents. While protesters decried bullfighting as torture, thousands celebrated its return inside the venue. President López Obrador has proposed a referendum on the future of bullfighting in Mexico City, where the largest bullfighting arena in the world is located.

via BBC.com|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #mexico-city

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Bullfighter's Graphic Goring Incident Shocks and Sparks Controversy"

A stomach-churning video captured the moment a bull gored Spanish matador Alejandro Conquero's rectum during a bullfighting event in Madrid. The 28-year-old suffered a serious injury to his posterior perianal region, which dissects the rectum and could affect the external sphincter of the anus. Conquero's father, a famous matador, was known as "The Hurricane of Huelva." This incident follows a similar goring of another matador in Cadiz last week, and a previous goring of a matador in Santiago in July. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, Conquero remains committed to the controversial sport.

via New York Post |

#bullfighting #goring #injuries

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

'Messi of Matadors' Brutally Gored by 1,100lb Bull in Spain

Bullfighting star Andrés Roca Rey, known as the "Messi of Matadors," was gored by a 1,100-pound bull during a show in Spain. The bull caught Roca Rey in the thigh, tossing him in the air and ramming him into the stadium's boards. Roca Rey's teammate, Cayetano Rivera Ordoñez, jumped in to divert the bull's attention but was also gored, suffering a fractured rib. Roca Rey was taken to the hospital with knee wounds and bruises on his neck, face, and legs, but thankfully avoided life-threatening injuries.

via TMZ|

#andres-roca-rey #bullfighting #injury

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Thrilling Chaos: Americans Among Thousands Thrown into the Air at Pamplona's Running of the Bulls

Several runners suffered knocks and falls during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain. No one was gored by the animals, but the event attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The bulls that run in the morning are killed in the afternoon by professional bullfighters, which has led to protests from animal rights activists.

via The Telegraph|

#animal-rights #bullfighting #pamplona