Por Ismael Buendia 
The President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, has stated that the Government Council will approve this afternoon the new Bullfighting Regulation, which is the result of consensus, a driver of modernization, and a declaration of intentions by Andalusia in the leadership and promotion of bullfighting. Thus, he pointed out that Andalusia is taking the initiative and leading the way, incorporating contributions even from other regions, so that this text becomes the reference model for the whole of Spain. «By regulating and updating administrative and organizational aspects, we are protecting bullfighting.»
In this way, he explained that this regulation will reduce bureaucracy, include new types of shows such as public bullfighting events, help ensure that the best fans and managers lead the bullrings, and contribute to the promotion and support of bullfighting.
In this regard, he listed some of the initiatives that the Andalusian Government has implemented in support of bullfighting, such as the strong commitment to bullfighting schools, aid to the livestock sector in difficult times, the creation of a Network of Bullfighting Municipalities, and the broadcasting of bullfights and novilladas on Canal Sur, with great audience success. «And all of this, always, through constant dialogue and consensus with the sector for the benefit of its present and future,» he added.
The Andalusian President posing with the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey.
Moreno presided over the II Andalusian Bullfighting Awards at the Palacio de San Telmo as a demonstration of support and promotion for this sector, recognizing the work of some of the key figures in the bullfighting world, including top bullfighters, breeders, artists, and journalists.
He mentioned some of the awardees, such as Manuel Benítez El Cordobés, Juan Pedro Domecq, filmmaker Albert Serra, bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey, journalist Juan del Val, and the Royal Union of Breeders of Fighting Bulls.
Juanma Moreno with journalist Juan del Val.
«In Andalusia, bullfighting is at home. Here, it is understood, loved, and respected. Here, in our land, the world of bullfighting has the full support, encouragement, and impetus of the Andalusian Government.»
In conclusion, he emphasized that bullfighting is about economy, employment, culture, tradition, and the environment, and he expressed pride, «from diversity and freedom, in being able to recognize today those who give their all so that this great cultural sector and creative world continue to improve, grow, and thrive.»
Bullfighter Manuel Benítez El Cordobés receiving his award from President Juanma Moreno.
The event was attended by the Councilor for the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue, and Administrative Simplification, Antonio Sanz; the Councilor for Culture and Sports, Patricia del Pozo; the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz; the President of the Andalusian Parliament, Jesús Aguirre, and personalities from the bullfighting, economic, scientific, and cultural fields, among others.
Moreno conversing with some of the awardees at the event.