Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »
Mon 08 Aug 200810-year-old bullfighter's exhibitions banned in France
FRANCE:Two French towns have banned bullfighting shows featuring a 10-year-old boy who has caused a sensation in Mexico, local authorities said at the weekend.
The part-French, part-Mexican boy, known as "Michelito", was scheduled to perform at a ring in Fontvieille in southeastern France on Saturday but the local mayor stopped the show, citing security concerns. Organisers tried to reschedule in the Sonailler ring in the city of Arles, but that too was scrapped by district authorities.
Choose a Subscription type - required
