The NGO cites information published in pro-bullfighting media, which talks about the celebration of a bullfight in the bullring of Inca during the month of April. In view of this, they have announced that they will contact and appeal to the general public to reject an event which “only interests an ultra-minority”. They have also reiterated the proposal they put on the table last year to Inca Council, urging them to acquire the bullring - with the possibility of private investors - to give it a use other than bullfighting.
According to the Franz Webber Foundation, this type of initiative has taken place in municipalities in different countries, where bullrings have been converted into commercial spaces or accommodation. In their opinion, this could bring “very good results in the medium term” for Inca.
The transformation should be carried out respecting the unique heritage of the space, which could also be used for concerts, theatrical performances or sporting events.
The NGO also cites a study carried out between 2021 and 2022 by the Ministry of Culture in which a “vast majority” of people in the Balearics said they did not attend bullfights. With this in mind, they have argued, a renovation of the space would be beneficial for this majority.
It was at the end of October 2024 when the Parliament, with the favourable votes of the PP and Vox MPs, gave the green light to the modification of article 12 of the animal protection law to once again allow minors to enter bullrings, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. The first town in Spain to adopt the concept of anti-bullfighting city was Tossa de Mar in Spain, in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
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I am normally totally against incomers trying to tell the locals how to run their society but on this topic I have to speak out. Bullfighting is against all tenets of a humane and decent society. It beggars believe that in todays modern world the infliction of pain and suffering upon an animal for the purpose of human enjoyment, be that in the guise of man against beast, or the guise of appreciating a cultural art form, it just doesn't cut it. It is plainly and simply indefensible. As mentioned in the article the majority of the Balearic population is against it and those supporting it are a tiny minority. A tongue in cheek suggestion. Take two or three supporting men, the plumper the better. Dress them in skin tight trunks and put them in the ring. Take half a dozen schoolchildren and give them sticks with one small pin taped to the front. Strict rule, only poking legs and buttocks allowed. Any man/bull that lasts 5 minutes wins. Now thats what I call entertainment !