Barcelona, España. The deaths of horses, growing public rejection, and the cancellation of parades in Catalan cities expose the fragility of a celebration that drags animals across asphalt in the name of cultural heritage. How long will we keep justifying suffering with the excuse that “it’s always been done this way”?
Barcelona, España. The sudden death of Santo, an eight-year-old horse, during the bicentenary of the Tres Tombs in Barcelona has sparked a wave of outrage and put a centuries-old tradition under scrutiny. While organizers insist the animal “was not tired,” animal protection groups are calling for an end to the use of horses in events that expose them to stress and danger. How long will culture continue to outweigh animal welfare?
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