Meet Chile's iconic cop-biting riot dog Negro Matapacos (Black Cop-Killer), who passed away on this day six years ago. The stray dog showed up at student protests for free education in 2011, defying tear gas and water cannons, becoming an unwavering companion in the students' struggle. He would only attack "pacos" (Chilean slang for cops), never students or protesters.

The image of the black dog in a red bandana remains a symbol deeply ingrained in Chilean protest culture. Matapacos' presence continues to resonate in various forms, like on signs at protests with phrases like "Estai Presente" (You're Present) and "En Tu Memoria" (In Your Memory). Negro Matapacos passed away of natural causes on August 26, 2017.

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