Overview

• The TSJ of Castilla y León ruled on May 12, 2025, that the 2022 regulations for the Toro de la Vega constituted a new event rather than an adaptation of the traditional festival.
• The court highlighted that the proposed changes, including replacing lances with divisas and introducing detailed regulations, were incompatible with the historical custom of the event.
• Pacma, the animal rights party, celebrated the decision as a significant legal victory, accusing local authorities of trying to bypass animal protection laws.
• The Tordesillas council has begun assessing the possibility of appealing the TSJ ruling to the Supreme Court, with a 30-day deadline to decide.
• The council emphasized the need for collaboration with the Junta de Castilla y León, which co-developed the 2022 regulations, to align strategies for a potential appeal.