Articles by Anita Brooks
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Catalonia Votes to Ban All Forms of Bullfighting in Nationalist Move
Anita Brooks – The Independent,
2 Aug 2010
Animal rights groups are celebrating, but fans say the ruling is nothing but a desire to be un-Spanish. In a tense, historic vote, Catalonia’s regional parliament yesterday banned Spain’s “national fiesta” – bullfighting, handing a victory to animal rights activists, who predicted the start of a bloodless era across the country.
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Anita Brooks in Madrid – The Independent,
19 Apr 2010
Spain’s crusading magistrate Baltasar Garzon already enjoys the support of many international human rights advocates as he faces trial for daring to investigate Franco-era crimes. Now he also packs star power.
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