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. 

Protest Against Bullfighting in Zaragoza | Picture: CAS International & AnimaNaturalis

Under the slogan “Tauromaquia no es mi cultura” (Bullfighting is not my culture) and with ‘bloody hands,’ we demanded an end to the torture and killing of bulls for entertainment. It’s time for change!

Bullfighting in Zaragoza

Between April 19 and 23, a total of 24 bulls were killed during four bullfights in Zaragoza. It is especially bitter that such cruel traditions take place during Easter — a time meant to symbolize compassion. Moreover, these events are subsidized by the government, while that money is urgently needed in sectors like education and healthcare.

Picture: AnimaNaturalis & CAS International

Public Opinion in Spain

A recent study by the Fundación BBVA shows that 77% of the Spanish population finds it unacceptable to use animals for bullfighting. This sentiment is also reflected in other surveys. In 2024, Ipsos I&O Publiek conducted research on behalf of CAS International, surveying 7,500 people about bullfighting. The study revealed that the majority of people in Spain, France, and Portugal oppose bullfighting, believing that the tradition causes unnecessary suffering to bulls.

In February, 715,606 signatures were officially submitted in support of a citizens’ initiative calling for the repeal of the law that protects bullfighting as cultural heritage. It is time for the Spanish Parliament to listen to its citizens and put an end to the support for cruel traditions.

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