Valencian bullfighting clubs are threatening legal action against the Spanish Minister of Culture following the recent cancellation of the National Bullfighting Awards. They argue that the decision is arbitrary, politically motivated, and contrary to both Spanish law and the Constitution.
The clubs contend that bullfighting is a fundamental part of Spanish cultural heritage and should be protected by the government. They are considering both civil and criminal legal action to challenge the minister’s decision, emphasizing their belief that the minister’s actions have violated their constitutionally and legally recognized rights.
The clubs are particularly incensed by the minister’s disregard for Law 18/2013, which regulates bullfighting as cultural heritage and imposes on public authorities the duty to guarantee its conservation and promotion. They argue that the minister’s decision not only violates this law but also undermines the broader cultural heritage of Spain.
Furthermore, they have accused the minister of abusing his power by imposing a political or ideological criterion on reality and current legislation. They assert that the decision is not based on objective legal or factual grounds but rather on the minister’s personal beliefs or political agenda.
