La Malagueta

La Malagueta is a bullring located in Málaga, Spain. It is currently newsworthy due to a fatal incident that occurred on Good Friday. Ricardo Ortiz, a retired bullfighter who was working as a corralero (stablehand) for the bullring, was fatally gored by a bull in the corrals of La Malagueta. The incident took place while Ortiz was involved in the unloading of bulls from the El Pilar and Puerto de San Lorenzo ranches, intended for a bullfight scheduled for Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene, but Ortiz succumbed to his injuries. The event has brought renewed attention to the bullring and the inherent dangers associated with bullfighting, particularly for those working closely with the animals. La Malagueta remains a significant cultural venue in Málaga, hosting bullfights and other events.