This iconic photograph marks the final chapter in the career of bullfighter Álvaro Munero.
During a bullfight, something unexpected happened. In the midst of the arena, Munero suddenly froze and sat down at the edge, overwhelmed by a profound sense of remorse.
In a later interview, he explained: “At that moment, I stopped seeing horns. I saw the eyes of the bull. It stood before me, calm, observing without aggression. There was a pure innocence in its gaze, a silent plea for mercy. It was as if the bull was speaking to me the same way one prays to God: ‘I haven’t wronged you. I don’t want to fight. If you wish, you may kill me, but I beg you to let me live.’”
Looking into those eyes, Munero was struck by a deep shame. He could no longer continue the fight. From that day on, he renounced bullfighting and adopted a vegetarian lifestyle.
Published in 2012, this story traveled across thousands of media outlets worldwide. Millions learned of Munero’s transformation, and this photograph has since become one of the most memorable and powerful images against bullfighting.
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