The President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, has stated that the Government Council will approve the new Bullfighting Regulation this afternoon, which is the result of consensus, a driving force for modernization, and a clear declaration of Andalusia’s leadership and promotion of the bullfighting tradition. He has pointed out that Andalusia is taking the initiative and leading the way, incorporating contributions even from other regions, to make this text the benchmark for the whole of Spain. «By regulating and updating administrative and organizational aspects, we are protecting bullfighting.»
In this way, he has explained that this regulation will streamline bureaucracy, include new types of shows such as public bullfighting practices, ensure that the best fans and managers are in charge of bullrings, and contribute to the promotion and support of bullfighting.
In this regard, he has outlined some of the initiatives that the Andalusian Government has undertaken in support of bullfighting, such as the strong commitment to bullfighting schools, assistance to the livestock sector in difficult times, the establishment of a Network of Bullfighting Municipalities, and the broadcasting of bullfights and novilladas on Canal Sur, with great audience success. «And all of this, always, through constant dialogue and consensus with the sector for the benefit of its present and future,» he added.
The Andalusian President posing with the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey.
Moreno has presided over the II Andalusian Bullfighting Awards at the San Telmo Palace as a demonstration of support and promotion for this sector, and as recognition of the work of some of the key figures in the bullfighting world, including top bullfighters, breeders, artists, and journalists.
He has mentioned some of the award recipients, such as Manuel Benítez El Cordobés, Juan Pedro Domecq, filmmaker Albert Serra, bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey, journalist Juan del Val, and the Royal Union of Breeders of Fighting Bulls.
Juanma Moreno with journalist Juan del Val.
«In Andalusia, bullfighting is at home. Here, it is understood, loved, and respected. Here, in our land, the world of bullfighting has the full support, encouragement, and impetus of the Andalusian Government.»
In conclusion, he emphasized that bullfighting is not just about economy, employment, culture, tradition, and the environment, but he is proud, «from a standpoint of plurality and freedom, to be able to recognize today those individuals who give their all to ensure that this great cultural sector and creative world continue to improve, grow, and thrive.»
Bullfighter Manuel Benítez El Cordobés receiving his award from President Juanma Moreno.
The event was attended by the Councilor of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue, and Administrative Simplification, Antonio Sanz; the Councilor of Culture and Sports, Patricia del Pozo; the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz; the President of the Andalusian Parliament, Jesús Aguirre, and personalities from the bullfighting, economic, scientific, and cultural fields, among others.
Moreno conversing with some of the award recipients at the event.