Man Killed at Mexico's Huamantlada Bullfighting Festival

A traditional bull-running festival in Mexico has turned deadly, with a 29-year-old man killed and at least nine others injured after 21 fighting bulls were released onto the streets of Huamantla in the state of Tlaxcala.

The incident occurred during the annual Huamantlada, regarded as the world's largest open-road bullfighting event. The festival draws large crowds as participants and spectators gather along a series of streets barricaded for the event.

The 21 bulls were released across several streets, creating a chaotic and dangerous spectacle as people attempted to avoid the charging animals.

The 29-year-old victim suffered severe injuries after being attacked by one of the bulls. At least nine other people were also injured during the event and required medical treatment.

The 2026 festival was the 72nd edition of the Huamantlada, a long-standing tradition in Huamantla that combines bull-running with elements of Mexico's bullfighting culture.

The event is similar in some respects to the famous Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, where participants run alongside or ahead of charging bulls through closed city streets.

Reports from Mexican authorities and local media said emergency teams were deployed to treat those injured during the festival.

The deaths and injuries have renewed attention on the risks associated with the event, which places participants in close proximity to large fighting bulls.

The Huamantlada has been held for decades and remains an important annual tradition for the city, attracting participants and spectators despite the dangers involved.