400-year - old tradition faces challenges on many fronts . With nearly one in five Spaniards out of a job there are fewer spectators packing the rings . Economic decline means fewer participants in the arenas . Animal - rights groups have held demonstrations . The council is voting on a ban .
400-year - old tradition faces challenges on many fronts . Economic decline means fewer participants in the arenas . Animal - rights groups have held demonstrations . The council is voting on a ban .