CAS International
CAS International (Comité Anti Stierenvechten) wants to end bullfighting and other ‘cultural’ events that cause animal suffering. This also includes fiestas (‘patronal festivals’), like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and many other festivities during which bulls and other animals are maltreated and killed. Read more
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Protest Against Bullfighting in Zaragoza
On April 22, CAS International and AnimaNaturalis protested against bullfighting in the Spanish city of Zaragoza. The protest took place during Easter and the Feria de San Jorge, a religious celebration in honor of the patron saint of the Aragón region. Under the slogan “Tauromaquia no es mi cultura” (Bullfighting is not my culture) and…
Michoacán (Mexico) bans bullfighting
On April 2, the Congress of the state of Michoacán (Mexico) voted to ban bullfighting, making Michoacán the sixth Mexican state to do so. In March, Mexico City also banned traditional bullfighting. The bill was approved with 19 votes in favor, 9 against, and 8 abstentions. Bullfighting and other animal cruelty spectacles are still allowed…
Mexico City bans traditional bullfighting
On March 18, the Congress of Mexico City voted to ban the mistreatment and killing of bulls during bullfights. This decision marks the end of traditional bullfighting in the world’s largest bullring. This historic ruling represents a significant step forward in animal protection and a shift towards more animal-friendly policies. Historic Vote A total of…
CAS International protests against bullfighting in Valencia
On March 9, CAS International and AnimaNaturalis protested against bullfighting in the Spanish city of Valencia. We called attention to the continued government support for bullfighting, even as the region struggles with the severe impact of the DANA storm and the resulting floods. The protest was triggered by the bullfights held during Las Fallas, the…
Meeting in Spanish senate against National Bullfighting Award
On Monday, March 3, CAS International and other organizations participated in a meeting with the political party Más Madrid in the Spanish Senate. Más Madrid has submitted a motion to the Culture Committee to prevent public funds from being used to promote bullfighting. The meeting was prompted by the decision of the right-wing conservative party…
Hunting dogs are at risk of being excluded from European protection
Hunting dogs in Spain are going through hard times. Every year, at least 50,000 are abused, abandoned, or killed. They are kept and used under horrific conditions. However, hunting dogs are now at risk of being excluded from European protection. Hunting dogs such as galgos and podencos often do not survive their first hunting season….
Most Spaniards want an end to bullfighting and hunting
A recent study by the Fundación BBVA reveals that 77% of the Spanish population disapproves of bullfighting, while 80% oppose hunting. Additionally, three out of four Spaniards reject animal cruelty in entertainment and fashion. These findings align with other recent surveys on Spaniards’ opinions regarding the use of animals for entertainment and cultural traditions. The…
Ban on torture instruments in bullfights in Mexico City
A groundbreaking court ruling has banned the use of torture instruments in bullfights in Mexico City. This decision, made on February 26, 2025, by a federal judge, marks a historic moment in the fight against animal cruelty in Mexico. CAS International sees this as a first step: we advocate for a complete ban on bullfighting….
715,606 signatures to end bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
A historic moment took place in Spain on February 17 at 10:00 AM: 715,606 signatures for the citizens’ initiative against bullfighting as cultural heritage were officially submitted to the Congress of Deputies in Spain. The citizens’ initiative, supported by more than 200 organizations, including CAS International, calls for the repeal of the law that protects…
Mass protests in Europe for the protection of Spanish hunting dogs
On Sunday, February 2, mass protests took place in more than 70 European cities demanding better protection for Spanish hunting dogs. Every year, at least 50,000 hunting dogs are abused, abandoned, and killed in Spain at the end of the hunting season. CAS International protested in Utrecht and several Spanish cities. The protests were part…
Protest Against Bullfighting in Zaragoza
On April 22, CAS International and AnimaNaturalis protested against bullfighting in the Spanish city of Zaragoza. The protest took place during Easter and the Feria de San Jorge, a religious celebration in honor of the patron saint of the Aragón region. Under the slogan “Tauromaquia no es mi cultura” (Bullfighting is not my culture) and…
Michoacán (Mexico) bans bullfighting
On April 2, the Congress of the state of Michoacán (Mexico) voted to ban bullfighting, making Michoacán the sixth Mexican state to do so. In March, Mexico City also banned traditional bullfighting. The bill was approved with 19 votes in favor, 9 against, and 8 abstentions. Bullfighting and other animal cruelty spectacles are still allowed…
Mexico City bans traditional bullfighting
On March 18, the Congress of Mexico City voted to ban the mistreatment and killing of bulls during bullfights. This decision marks the end of traditional bullfighting in the world’s largest bullring. This historic ruling represents a significant step forward in animal protection and a shift towards more animal-friendly policies. Historic Vote A total of…
