Carlos Valderrama's Government Allocates €700,000 for Traditional Bull Running Festivals

The Valencian government has allocated €700,000 for traditional bull running festivals in 2026, with a focus on safety and cultural preservation. Carlos Valderrama, the regional interior minister, has emphasized the importance of these events in Valencian identity and economy.

What happened?

The Valencian government has reserved a global budget of over €700,000 for traditional bull running festivals in 2026. This allocation is part of the regional government's efforts to support and promote these cultural events.

Why it matters for Carlos Valderrama

As the regional interior minister, Carlos Valderrama has presented this allocation as a demonstration of the government's commitment to preserving Valencian traditions and culture. He has highlighted the economic and cultural significance of these events in many municipalities.

What comes next?

The government has outlined specific allocations for various aspects of the bull running festivals, including €60,000 for municipalities with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants, €250,000 for adapting to the new bull running regulations, and €120,000 for promoting and improving safety at the events.

The allocation also includes €100,000 for permanent third-category bullrings, €150,000 for schools of bullfighters, and €50,000 for promoting bull running festivals.

Presencia en 266 municipios

The regional interior minister has emphasized the strong presence of bull running festivals in Valencian society, with events taking place in 266 municipalities last year, accounting for nearly 50% of the total. He has also noted that in 2025, there were 254 days with bull running festivals in some locality, and a record 9,542 authorizations were granted, surpassing the previous record set in 2017.

Un nuevo reglamento desde 2027

The regional interior minister has announced that the new bull running regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and will include advances in safety and animal welfare. The new regulations will include regular technical inspections for bullpens and grading, updated medical facilities, and improved conditions for animal enclosures.

The new regulations have been preceded by meetings with all stakeholders and a public participation process, which has allowed the government to address many of the proposed changes and create a modern and adapted text.

**Note:** This article is about Carlos Valderrama, the regional interior minister, and his role in allocating funds for traditional bull running festivals in 2026. The article does not mention the football athlete Carlos Valderrama.