¡Acabemos juntos con las fiestas populares con toros!
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Let's ban the becerradas!

Probably the most cruel spanish tradition.

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What are becerradas?

The becerradas are bullfighting shows where anyone can outsmart, torture and kill a calf not older than 2 years old . This type of cruel festival is celebrated every year as part of popular festivities in towns throughout Spain, such as Valdeolmos-Alalpardo, Leganés, Robledo de Chavela, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Cercedilla, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Zarzalejo, San Martín de la Vega, Villamanta, Collado Villalba, Chinchón, Pinto, El Escorial and Cenicientos.

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Let's put an end to cruelty towards calves!

Let's put an end to cruelty towards calves!

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