This past Sunday, July 7, Godelleta, a small municipality in the Valencian Community, was the scene of a tragic incident during one of its traditional bullfighting festivals. At 9 a.m., a bull with a rope tied to its horns was released to run through the streets of the town. At one point during the run, the young men pulled on the rope just as the bull began to run, causing the animal to slip and break a horn. The bull began to bleed profusely and cry out in pain, filling the street with blood as it tried unsuccessfully to get up, while the young men continued pulling on the rope.

Distressed by what she saw, a neighbor took out her phone and started recording the scene. However, upon noticing they were being filmed, some of the participants reacted violently, threatening her. One of the young men even attempted to throw a piece of iron at her. The situation became even more tense when the whole town gathered under her balcony, staring up at her house to intimidate her and make her fear for her safety.

The bull, after much suffering, was eventually placed in a container and then into a livestock transport truck. Rarely are these animals attended to by veterinarians; instead, they are typically slaughtered as they are no longer useful for these types of festivities. Normally, they are isolated and then removed to be discarded at a slaughterhouse.

From AnimaNaturalis and CAS International, we encourage citizens to send this letter addressed to the mayor of Godelleta, María Amparo Pardo Luján (PP), denouncing the events and requesting the cessation of these festivities. Social pressure and the courage of witnesses to this kind of cruelty are the only tools we currently have to prevent such incidents from happening again.

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Estimada Sra. Pardo Luján,

Nos dirigimos a usted para expresar nuestra profunda consternación por el lamentable incidente ocurrido el pasado domingo 7 de julio, durante las festividades taurinas en su municipio, donde un toro ensogado sufrió una grave lesión al romperse un pitón tras una caída, sangrando de manera abundante.

Este trágico suceso pone de manifiesto, una vez más, el sufrimiento al que son sometidos estos animales en el marco de las celebraciones populares. La situación vivida en Godelleta no es única; desgraciadamente, se repite en numerosas localidades de nuestro país donde se permite el uso de toros en eventos festivos. La tradición no puede seguir siendo una excusa para el maltrato y el sufrimiento animal.

Le rogamos, como máxima autoridad de Godelleta, que considere la prohibición de este tipo de espectáculos en su municipio. Entendemos que la cultura y las tradiciones son importantes, pero también creemos firmemente que es posible evolucionar hacia celebraciones que no impliquen el sufrimiento de seres vivos.

En este sentido, solicitamos que se tomen las siguientes medidas:

1. Prohibición de los espectáculos taurinos: Implemente una normativa municipal que prohíba cualquier evento que implique el uso de toros, evitando así futuros accidentes y sufrimientos innecesarios.

2. Promoción de alternativas festivas: Fomente actividades culturales y recreativas que no involucren animales, demostrando que es posible disfrutar de nuestras tradiciones de manera ética y respetuosa con la vida animal.

3. Educación y sensibilización: Desarrolle campañas de concienciación para la ciudadanía sobre la importancia del bienestar animal y el respeto hacia todas las formas de vida.

Esperamos que nuestra petición sea escuchada y atendida, y que Godelleta pueda ser un ejemplo de modernidad y compasión, liderando un cambio necesario en nuestra sociedad.

Agradecemos su atención y quedamos a su disposición para cualquier consulta o colaboración futura.

Atentamente,

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This accident is not an isolated case but a regrettable example of the dangers and suffering these animals face during popular festivals in Spain. The images of the bloodied bull have sparked a wave of outrage among animal rights advocates and citizens concerned about animal welfare.

Translation of the letter into English:

Dear Mrs. Pardo Luján,

We are writing to express our deep concern about the unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday, July 7, during the bullfighting festivities in your municipality, where a bull with a rope tied to its horns suffered a serious injury by breaking a horn after a fall, bleeding profusely.

This tragic event once again highlights the suffering to which these animals are subjected during popular celebrations. The situation in Godelleta is not unique; unfortunately, it is repeated in many towns across our country where the use of bulls in festive events is permitted. Tradition can no longer be an excuse for animal abuse and suffering.

We urge you, as the highest authority of Godelleta, to consider banning this type of spectacle in your municipality. We understand that culture and traditions are important, but we also firmly believe that it is possible to evolve towards celebrations that do not involve the suffering of living beings.

In this regard, we request that the following measures be taken:

Ban on bullfighting events: Implement municipal regulations that prohibit any event involving the use of bulls, thus avoiding future accidents and unnecessary suffering.

Promotion of alternative festivities: Encourage cultural and recreational activities that do not involve animals, demonstrating that it is possible to enjoy our traditions in an ethical and respectful manner towards animal life.

Education and awareness: Develop awareness campaigns for the public about the importance of animal welfare and respect for all forms of life.

We hope that our request will be heard and addressed, and that Godelleta can be an example of modernity and compassion, leading a necessary change in our society.

Thank you for your attention, and we remain at your disposal for any questions or future collaboration.