Man meets beast at annual fair in Colombia

Venezuelan bullfighter Jesus Enrique Colombo confronting a bull at the Canaveralejo bullring in Cali, Colombia, on Tuesday, during the world-famous 60th Fair of Cali. Considered the biggest festival of its kind in the Americas, the bloody display - w
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Venezuelan bullfighter Jesus Enrique Colombo confronting a bull at the Canaveralejo bullring in Cali, Colombia, on Tuesday, during the world-famous 60th Fair of Cali.

Considered the biggest festival of its kind in the Americas, the bloody display - which is part of a five-day end-of-year celebration in the city - attracted many big-name matadors from around the world.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 28, 2017, with the headline Man meets beast at annual fair in Colombia. Subscribe