The Catalan parliament in Barcelona on Wednesday passed a ban on bullfighting that will go into effect in the autonomous Spanish region starting 2012. The press writes that rather than being a victory for animal rights over an outdated tradition, the resolution is an expression of Catalan desires for self-determination and clear demarcation from the central power in Madrid.
With articles from the following publications: The Times - United Kingdom, L'Est Républicain - France, nrc.next - Netherlands, Blog Del alfiler al elefante - Spain
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