The new Bullfighting Regulations of Andalusia It has been presented by the President of the Andalusian Government, Juanma Moreno, as a pioneering regulatory text, the result of dialogue with the sector, aimed at simplifying management, modernizing the festival, and consolidating Andalusia's role as a national benchmark in bullfighting.
During the delivery of the II Andalusian Bullfighting Awards, held at the San Telmo Palace, Moreno announced that the Government Council would approve the new one that same day Bullfighting Regulations of Andalusia, a document that he claimed represents a “Declaration of intent of this Government's commitment to the protection, promotion and future of bullfighting".
The president has explained that this new regulatory framework It has been designed to adapt to the reality of the sector in the 21st century, collecting contributions from both professionals and other autonomous communities.We want the Andalusian Bullfighting Regulations to be a mirror in which other regions can look, an example of how to update without losing essence.”, he remarked.
A standard that modernizes and reduces obstacles
Among the main new features of the new Bullfighting Regulations of Andalusia Highlights include the simplification of administrative procedures, the reduction of bureaucratic obstacles, and the incorporation of new types of bullfighting events, such as public tentaderos. Likewise, stricter criteria will be established for the selection of bullring managers, in order to ensure professional, transparent management committed to the quality of the event.
"These regulations are designed to ensure that the best enthusiasts and managers, with a vocation for service and in-depth knowledge of the bullfighting world, are in charge of the bullrings.", Moreno explained. The law also establishes new ways to promote festivities in small municipalities, fostering local roots and generational renewal.
Support measures for the Andalusian bullfighting sector
Juanma Moreno has recalled that the Bullfighting Regulations of Andalusia It is part of a set of initiatives that the Andalusian Government has promoted in recent years in defense of the sector, such as the creation of a Network of Bullfighting Municipalities, financial support for bullfighting schools, support for ranchers in critical moments and Broadcasting of bullfights and bullfights on Canal Sur, which have achieved excellent audience figures.
"Everything we do is based on ongoing dialogue with industry stakeholders. The Andalusian Bullfighting Regulations are a direct result of that consensus, of the shared effort to preserve one of our most profound cultural expressions," he emphasized.
Recognition of key figures in bullfighting
During the awards ceremony, the Andalusian president praised the career and commitment of the winners, among whom was the legendary bullfighter Manuel Benítez "The Cordoban", the prestigious rancher Juan Pedro Domecq, the filmmaker Albert serra, journalist Juan del Val, the right-handed Andrés Roca Rey and Royal Union of Breeders of Fighting Bulls.
“Today we pay tribute to those who, with their art, their work, and their passion, sustain a universe that is part of our identity as a people.”, said Moreno, who posed with the award winners after the ceremony.
The event was also attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Antonio Sanz; the Minister of Culture and Sport, Patricia del Pozo; the Speaker of the Andalusian Parliament, Jesús Aguirre; and the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz, among other authorities and figures from the bullfighting, cultural, academic, and economic spheres.
Culture, employment and environment
The President of the Andalusian Government has championed bullfighting as a "contributor to the economy, employment, culture, tradition, and environment," highlighting its importance in preserving rural areas and creating opportunities in low-density areas.
“Andalusia doesn't just defend a tradition. It defends a sector that generates wealth, employment, and a strong following. And the Andalusian Bullfighting Regulations are a key instrument for protecting all of this.”, he emphasized.
With the approval of the new Bullfighting Regulations of Andalusia, the community becomes the first to have a standard fully adapted to the current needs of the sector, combining respect for tradition with the demands of modern and efficient management.
"This regulation is the fruit of freedom, respect for our roots, and the commitment of a government that believes in culture as a driving force of cohesion and development." Moreno concluded.
