Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
03.02.2020

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A group of bullfighters are seen during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A bullfighter is seen during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A bull in action is seen during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A group of bullfighters are seen during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: Sebastián Castella, 37, French ''Matador'' or bullfighter, during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A group of bullfighters are seen during a bullfight at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: A ''rejoneador'' or mounted bullfighter is seen during the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

Bullfighting returns to Colombia’s capital amid controversy
Fotoğraf: Juancho Torres

BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 02: People attend to the first bullfight season of the year at Plaza de Toros la Santamaria in Bogota, Colombia on February 02, 2020. Of all traditions surrounding the world, the bullfight is among the least understood. Those who love it consider it a skilled art form; others see it as a cruel and bloody crime for the sake of entertainment, Animal rights groups protest against anti-bullfighting, while the fans will continue to fight to continue with this tradition. ( Juancho Torres - Anadolu Agency )

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