Spain would become the first region of mainland Catalonia to ban bullfights . Only about a dozen bullfight ring remains in Spain , with about a dozen fights a year . But activist Aida Gascon , of the Anti-Bullfighting Party , known as PACMA , looks beyond the tradition and sees animal cruelty . `` Many traditions disappear as the society advances , '' ban backer says . Economic impact would be painful , bullfight booster argues .
Spain would become the first region of mainland Catalonia to ban bullfights . Only about a dozen bullfight ring remains in Spain , with about a dozen fights a year . `` Many traditions disappear as the society advances , '' ban backer says . Economic impact would be painful , bullfight booster argues .