Hachiko is a famous dog who awaited his guardian’s return from work long after his death. In addition to New York City, Negro Matapacos’ image is featured in a mural in Malinarco, Mexico.Īt Shibuya Station in Tokyo, a red bandana much like the one Negro Matapacos wore adorns Hachiko’s statue. Stickers appearing in New York City depict a smiling Negro Matapacos jumping a turnstile atop the word “evade.” The Chilean demonstrators’ hashtag, #EvasiónMassiva, references subway fare evasion. Negro Matapacos’ image has appeared throughout the protests, gracing banners, posters, decals, murals and papier mâché and metal sculptures. They oppose the right-wing president, Sebastián Piñera. The demonstrators want socioeconomic equality and free education and health care. In October 2019, massive protests erupted in Chile, sparked by a 4% subway fare increase. However, he continues to represent indignation against oppression.

Negro Matapacos died of natural causes in 2017, surrounded by caregivers. Negro Matapacos never killed anyone, but snarled, lunged and barked when the police threatened and assaulted the protesters. “Matapacos” has a specific local meaning, referencing the infamous brutality of the Chilean police.

Negro Matapacos – a name the dog received as he attained notoriety – literally translates to “Black Cop Killer.” In Latin America, it is not uncommon to use an animal’s color as their name.

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