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Spanish bullfighting political and local developments

Overview

The bullfighting sector in Spain continues to navigate political friction alongside a busy schedule of regional festivities. At the national level, the Sumar coalition has proposed a non-legislative initiative in the Congress of Deputies to withdraw all public support, including subsidies and awards, and to convert bullfighting spaces. Conversely, in the Extremadura region, the PP-Vox coalition has increased the bullfighting budget by 500% to 1.78 million euros and is seeking to declare the practice a ‘Bien de Interés Cultural’ (BIC).

Local festivities have reported high attendance and economic benefits in Almodóvar del Campo, Lorca, and Guadalajara. In Sevilla, the Feria de San Miguel at the Real Maestranza saw significant activity, with notable performances by Talavante, José María Manzanares, and Pablo Aguado.

The season in Madrid concluded with major triumphs at Las Ventas during the Feria de Otoño. On October 11, Antonio Ferrera and Román both achieved a double ‘Puerta Grande,’ earning two ears each against bulls from Adolfo Martín. This marked their second time exiting on shoulders during the season.

On October 12, the Corrida de la Hispanidad featured the return of Morante de la Puebla following a one-year temporary retirement. Despite facing difficult bulls from Garcigrande and Núñez del Cuvillo, Morante delivered a notable performance with his left hand. Aarón Palacio also received praise for his technical skill during his confirmation. In contrast, Mexican matador Héctor Gutiérrez received mixed reviews, with critics noting a lack of connection with the Madrid audience despite his technical ability.

Entities

Morante de la Puebla · Sevilla · David de Miranda · Almodóvar del Campo · Las Ventas

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Las Ventas bullfighting season concludes with major triumphs in Madrid

    Bullfighting season in Madrid concludes at Las Ventas with a double Puerta Grande for Ferrera and Román, followed by the emotional return of Morante de la Puebla during the Corrida de la Hispanidad.

  2. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Sevilla hosts opening of Feria de San Miguel bullfighting festival

    The Feria de San Miguel begins in Seville at La Maestranza, featuring performances by Talavante, Manzanares, and Ortega, alongside a novillada by Casado, Garibay, and Domínguez.

  3. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Spanish municipalities report successful seasonal festivals and cultural fairs

    Municipalities across Spain, including Guadalajara, Lorca, and Los Molares, report high attendance and successful programming for their seasonal cultural festivals and fairs.

  4. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Sevilla hosts Feria de San Miguel and Guadalquivir Night Race

    Sevilla's Feria de San Miguel begins with a diverse schedule of bullfighting at the Real Maestranza and the 38th Guadalquivir Night Race, which expects a record 26,000 runners.

  5. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Almodóvar del Campo bullfighting: David de Miranda earns two ears and a tail

    David de Miranda achieved a significant victory with four ears and a tail during a sold-out bullfighting event in Almodóvar del Campo, while Talavante performed well and Morante struggled.

  6. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Las Ventas bullfighting event features Veiga Teixeira and Partido de Resina bulls

    Madrid's Las Ventas bullring will host a major event this Sunday featuring bulls from Veiga Teixeira and Partido de Resina, with matadors Fermín Rivera, Damián Castaño, and Gómez del Pilar.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish cultural events highlight bullfighting traditions and biodiversity

    Almodóvar del Río announces a bullfighting event for its Feria, while Seville hosts a photography exhibition highlighting the role of fighting bulls in biodiversity conservation.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bullfighting highlights across Spain, France, and Mexico

    Bullfighting events across Spain, France, and Mexico saw major successes, including triumphs by Morante de la Puebla and Roca Rey, and two bull pardons (indultos) in Mexico.

  9. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Spain bullfighting festivals see various successful performances

    Multiple bullfighting events and festivals across Spain saw successful performances by figures like Diego Ventura, Morante de la Puebla, and El Cid during various regional celebrations.

  10. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Spain bullfighting events and local festivities continue across various regions

    Bullfighting festivities and traditional local celebrations are underway across various Spanish regions, including successful debuts in Cuenca and upcoming events in Alicante, Tarifa, and Medina del Campo.

  11. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Spain faces political divide over bullfighting subsidies and status

    Spanish politicians are divided over bullfighting: Sumar proposes a parliamentary offensive to end all public subsidies, while the Extremadura government has increased bullfighting funding by 500%.

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