March 15, 2011 - Chile - RODEO ARENA DAMAGED BY FIRE

During the first week of March, the Medialuna Italo Cánepa rodeo arena, in the Lo Narváez area of Quilpué, was heavily damaged by fire. The quinchas-- the part of the arena where cows are pinned by a horse and rider-- and a part of the fence were destroyed by the flames.

According to local media, a few tires, and bottles with traces of fuel, were found at the site, items presumably used to carry out the attack. The slogan 'NO MAS MALTRATO ANIMAL' ('NO MORE ANIMAL ABUSE') was painted.