CAS International
CAS International (Comité Anti Stierenvechten) wants to end bullfighting and other ‘cultural’ events that cause animal suffering. This also includes fiestas (‘patronal festivals’), like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and many other festivities during which bulls and other animals are maltreated and killed. Read more
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715,606 signatures to end bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
A historic moment took place in Spain on February 17 at 10:00 AM: 715,606 signatures for the citizens’ initiative against bullfighting as cultural heritage were officially submitted to the Congress of Deputies in Spain. The citizens’ initiative, supported by more than 200 organizations, including CAS International, calls for the repeal of the law that protects…
More than 500,000 signatures for the end of bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
Fantastic news from Spain! Our Spanish sister organizations have collected more than 500,000 signatures for a citizens’ initiative calling for the repeal of the law that recognizes bullfighting as cultural heritage. With this half a million signatures, the Spanish Congress is now required to officially consider the initiative. Due to its cultural heritage status, it…
Join the protest against the abuse of Spanish hunting dogs!
On February 2, 2025, CAS International will protest in Utrecht and several Spanish cities against hunting with dogs in Spain. On this day, more than 45 European cities will hold protest marches featuring adopted hunting dogs to draw attention to the horrific fate of these animals. This initiative is part of the Spanish campaign “No…
Minors allowed back at bullfights in the Balearic Islands
The parliament of the Balearic Islands has, to the great dismay of CAS International and our sister organizations, decided to once again allow minors under the age of 16 to attend bullfights, provided they are accompanied by an adult. This legislative change was initiated by the far-right party Vox and supported by the conservative Partido…
16th International Summit Against Bullfighting in Mexico
On November 9 and 10, the 16th International Summit Against Bullfighting took place. The annual conference was organized by CAS International in Mexico, the largest bullfighting country in Latin America. The summit was a great success, bringing together representatives from eight bullfighting countries and other nations in Mexico City to unite their efforts. A Crucial…
CAS International protests in Zaragoza, Logroño, and Madrid
In September and October, CAS International protested against bullfighting in the Spanish cities of Zaragoza, Logroño, and Madrid. Protest in Zaragoza On Sunday, October 6, CAS International and AnimaNaturalis organized a protest against bullfights held during the so-called Fiestas del Pilar in Zaragoza. Activists lay on the ground on a capote—an essential tool in bullfighting….
Spain abolishes national prize for bullfighting
Good news from Spain! The Ministry of Culture has abolished the national prize for bullfighting. In addition, the Ministry of Culture conducted a public consultation on this bullfighting prize. This shows that 90 percent of Spaniards agree that the prize should no longer be awarded. The end of this national prize for bullfighting reflects the…
Reportage: What happens to the bull after the bullfight?
CAS International and AnimaNaturalis have released a new reportage with images taken right after the bullfight. So what happens to the bulls? We shot the images during the Aste Nagusia festivities at the Vista Alegre bullring in Bilbao, Spain. When the bullfight is over, the bulls are dragged away by horses to the back of…
National demonstration against bullfighting in Amsterdam
On Saturday, September 7, CAS International participated in the national demonstration against bullfighting that took place in Amsterdam. During the demonstration we walked from Amsterdam Central Station via Dam Square to the Spanish Consulate. We walked along the tramway and were accompanied by the police and the GVB (organization for public transport in Amsterdam). Demonstration…
Citizens’ initiative submitted to end bullfighting in Mexico City
A citizens’ initiative to end bullfighting and cockfighting in the Mexican capital was submitted in Mexico City on September 1. The citizens’ initiative is an initiative of México Sin Toreo – of which CAS International is a member – and Cultura Sin Tortura. 30,141 citizen signatures have been collected. Over the past 20 years, several…
715,606 signatures to end bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
A historic moment took place in Spain on February 17 at 10:00 AM: 715,606 signatures for the citizens’ initiative against bullfighting as cultural heritage were officially submitted to the Congress of Deputies in Spain. The citizens’ initiative, supported by more than 200 organizations, including CAS International, calls for the repeal of the law that protects…
More than 500,000 signatures for the end of bullfighting as cultural heritage in Spain
Fantastic news from Spain! Our Spanish sister organizations have collected more than 500,000 signatures for a citizens’ initiative calling for the repeal of the law that recognizes bullfighting as cultural heritage. With this half a million signatures, the Spanish Congress is now required to officially consider the initiative. Due to its cultural heritage status, it…
Join the protest against the abuse of Spanish hunting dogs!
On February 2, 2025, CAS International will protest in Utrecht and several Spanish cities against hunting with dogs in Spain. On this day, more than 45 European cities will hold protest marches featuring adopted hunting dogs to draw attention to the horrific fate of these animals. This initiative is part of the Spanish campaign “No…