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The Fire Bull of Medinaceli

In the Spanish town of Medinaceli, the archaic ritual of the “Flaming Bull” is scheduled to take place again on November 15th.

Spain still practices cruel archaic bull rituals.

Fire Bull ©Aitor Garmendia Anima Naturalis / CAS

November 15, 2025: On this Saturday evening, a bull is to be “set ablaze” once again in the Spanish town of Medinaceli. The “Toro Embolado” is considered a cultural tradition in many regions, critics view it as animal cruelty. More here.

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