After a nearly two-year ban, a legal ruling brought bullfights back to La Plaza México in Mexico City. But the fight continues after a federal judge again stopped the events.
Tag: Bullfighting and Bull Runs
On the Front Line of a War Over Bullfighting Traditions
Opponents of Spain’s comic shows at bullfights by people with dwarfism say they are banned by a new law. But performers say the show must go on.
After a Pandemic Hiatus, the Bulls Are Running Again in Pamplona
The running of the bulls, the highlight of the San Fermín Festival in Pamplona, returned to the Spanish city for the first time since 2019. So did thousands of thrill-seekers.
Colombian Bullfight Stand Collapse Kills at Least 6
One child was reported dead when a spectator section collapsed at a bullfighting festival, and more than a hundred were reported injured.
Francis Bacon’s Animal Paintings, Analyzed by Animal Experts
A new exhibition at London’s Royal Academy highlights Francis Bacon’s paintings of animals. We showed them to some specialists in their subject matter.
Bullfighting, Already Ailing in Spain, Is Battered by Lockdown
A storied tradition has been weakened by animal rights concerns. With the pandemic halting bullfights, breeders and others face hard choices.