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Bullfighting — the savage ‘sport’ of animal torture

bullfighting in spain Earlier this year British newspaper The Independent quoted Antonio Moreno, president of Cacma, an animal rights association in the bullfighting heartland of Andalusia, as saying, “An overwhelming majority of Spaniards, 76 per cent according to Gallup surveys in 2009, are not in favor of bullfighting. However, only half that total want outright prohibition.”

The Catalan parliament, meanwhile, earlier this year agreed to consider outlawing the controversial practice across the region Continue reading

Ahead of court decision, newspapers defend Catalonia’s autonomy

Catalonia flag Twelve Catalan newspapers published a joint editorial last Thursday in which they defend the legality of Catalonia’s statute of autonomy.

The statute — meant to clarify the division of political powers between Spain and Catalonia — is under review by Spain’s constitutional court. Continue reading