PACMA asks the King not to attend the Corrida de la Prensa

The animal rights party argues that the Head of State's presence institutionalizes a practice that is ethically questioned.

Spanish royal seal on a blurred background of a bullfighting arena.
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Spanish royal seal on a blurred background of a bullfighting arena.

The Animalist Party PACMA has formally requested King Felipe VI to avoid attending the Corrida de la Prensa, a bullfighting event scheduled for May 28th in Madrid.

The organization believes that the Head of State's presence at such events cannot be seen as neutral, but rather as institutional backing for a practice that, they argue, faces increasing ethical scrutiny in society.
PACMA, known for its abolitionist stance on bullfighting, highlights an "evident cultural shift" in Spain, particularly among younger generations, who reject animal suffering as entertainment. They also recall the 2021 Civil Code reform, which legally recognizes animals as sentient beings, a status they contend should also apply to bulls.
In the letter, signed by PACMA's national president, it is stated that "it is difficult to reconcile this legislative advancement with the image of the highest representative of the State attending a spectacle based on the public agony of an animal."
The political party appeals to the King's role as a representative of current citizens, suggesting that his absence from the Corrida de la Prensa would be "a decision consistent with the social evolution of the country" and not disrespectful to bullfighting supporters.
Additionally, PACMA has extended an invitation to the King to show institutional support for animal shelters and rescue centers, proposing a personal visit to one of these entities, an action that, according to the party, His Majesty has not yet undertaken.