Albéitares Colchoneros: Atleti's vets

Why it matters

The mobilization of Albéitares Colchoneros highlights the challenges faced by veterinarians in Spain, particularly due to Real Decreto 666/23. This decree has significant implications for the prescribing and use of veterinary medicines, which could affect animal health and, by extension, the well-being of fans and the community. Their signature-gathering campaign could also influence veterinary policies in the future.

Context

The Albéitares Colchoneros group, composed mainly of veterinarians, was born thanks to the common passion for Atlético de Madrid. Their commitment goes beyond sporting support, as they seek to influence the laws that govern their profession. By joining forces, they hope to make their voices heard and improve the working conditions of veterinarians in Spain.

Key points

• Albéitares Colchoneros: Atleti's vets.
• The Albéitares Colchoneros, loyal to the Metropolitano, are demanding the revision of a Spanish decree on veterinary medicines and seeking 500,000 signatures for a popular legislative initiative.
• Albéitares Colchoneros: los veterinarios del Atleti piden ayuda.

They call themselves the Albéitares Colchoneros. Loyal to the Metropolitano at every Atlético de Madrid match, these supporters share a particularity: the majority of them work as veterinarians. The group was born when five of them met at the Vicente Calderón; over the years, the collective has grown and today has around fifty members, including mainly veterinarians - but also "a prosecutor and an architect", according to the group's account. Before and after each meeting, they meet in front of the El Bonanno bar to meet up and talk, of course, about their rojiblanca team.

But the Albéitares are not limited to the role of supporters. They launched a campaign to collect signatures to bring an Iniciativa Legislativa Popular to the Spanish Congress. Their goal: to obtain 500,000 signatures before October 10 so that the measure can be debated or even repealed. To date, they claim to have gathered more than 300,000 supporters.

The source of their mobilization is Real Decreto 666/23, which came into force a little over three years ago, which regulates the distribution, prescription, dispensation and use of veterinary medicines in Spain. According to the collective, this decree largely restricted the use of antibiotics by classifying them into four distinct groups. “The first one, which we can use, is not effective. In the second, tests must be carried out to justify its use, even if we know that it resolves pathologies. The third can only be used with authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, in addition to analyses. And the fourth, we cannot use,” they explain.

The Albéitares warn of the consequences of these new rules: “This is to the detriment of people and their pets, because treatments are becoming more expensive, delayed and sometimes arrive too late,” they declare. Their demand combines attachment to the profession and passion for the club: “We are united by love for Atleti and affection for our profession,” they assert in front of El Bonanno.

The signature campaign illustrates how professional groups can use their network of supporters to defend civic causes. It now remains to be seen whether this movement, embodied by a small group of football and animal medicine enthusiasts, will succeed in convincing enough citizens to force a parliamentary debate on regulations which, according to them, penalize veterinary care.

The rest

The Albéitares Colchoneros continue to collect signatures to reach their goal of 500,000 before October 10. If their popular legislative initiative is accepted, it could lead to a debate in the Spanish Congress on Real Decreto 666/23. It could also strengthen solidarity among veterinarians and Atlético Madrid fans, while drawing attention to veterinary issues in Spain.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Albéitares Colchoneros?

The Albéitares Colchoneros are a group of Atlético de Madrid supporters, mainly made up of veterinarians.

Why are the Albéitares Colchoneros asking for help?

They are asking for help to support their campaign to collect signatures against Real Decreto 666/23, which restricts the use of veterinary drugs.

What is the objective of the Albéitares Colchoneros campaign?

The objective is to collect 500,000 signatures before October 10 so that

their initiative be debated in the Spanish Congress.

What is Real Decreto 666/23?

Real Decreto 666/23 is legislation in Spain which regulates the distribution and use of veterinary medicines, restricting the use of antibiotics.

How many signatures have they collected so far?

To date, the Albéitares Colchoneros claim to have collected more than 300,000 signatures.

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