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Between Tradition and Protest: How Muro Brought Back the Bullfight — and What It Means for the Island

Why the Bullfight in Muro Divides Mallorca

Muro’s bullfight has sparked a wider Mallorca debate about tradition, animal welfare, and what local culture should look like today.

Published: April 22, 2026
Between Tradition and Protest: How Muro Brought Back the Bullfight — and What It Means for the Island

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What is the controversy around the bullfight in Muro, Mallorca?

The debate in Muro is about whether a bullfight can still be seen as local culture or whether it should be rejected as outdated and cruel. Supporters point to tradition and local income, while critics focus on animal welfare and the image it sends for Mallorca. The event has also become a wider discussion about how villages decide what belongs in public life.

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