The Provincial Council of Ciudad Real, under the presidency of Valverde, has decided to increase the budget allocated to subsidizing bullfighting events and bull runs in the province's municipalities to 1.1 million euros. This allocation, financed with public funds, prioritizes bullfights and cattle releases over other citizen services, directly benefiting fans and local organizers.
Bullfighting technology: GPS tracking for cattle and bull run apps 🐂
To optimize this expenditure, some towns have begun implementing technological solutions such as GPS collars to control the trajectory of the cattle during bull runs, reducing risks. Mobile applications are also being developed that provide real-time information on schedules and routes, improving the spectator experience. However, the cost of these systems adds to the million-dollar budget, with no public data available on their efficiency compared to other investments in municipal digitalization or basic services.
From subsidy to bull: when the cape weighs more than the asphalt 🤷
While residents wait for that pothole on Main Street to be fixed, the Provincial Council goes overboard and spends 1.1 million on bullfighting events. The argument is tradition, but at this rate, the next bull run might be organized with drones so the bulls can fly. Of course, the thrill of the fire bull and the wine in the square is priceless... even if the electricity bill is not.