Duolingo Spanish Podcast El perro que protestó (The Dog Who Protested) - Revisited
Dec 14, 2023
Follow Maria Campos as she shares the heartwarming story of her adopted stray dog, Bebe, who became a hero in the student protests in Chile. Experience the protests and fear in Chile through Maria's terrifying experience and the brutal police response. Discover how Bebe became a symbol of protest and how her image spread worldwide. Reflect on the legacy of Maria Campos and her beloved Bibé.
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How María Met Bébé
- Maria Campos found a black stray in 2009 while selling chocolates and started caring for him with food, water, and sweaters.
- The dog, Bébé, slowly became part of her household but continued roaming the city each day.
Education Reform Sparked Long Movements
- Chile's education reforms after Pinochet reduced public funding and raised tuition, fueling decades-long student unrest.
- The protests grew from school uniforms to nationwide movements demanding free, equitable public education.
Bébé Becomes Protest Mascot
- Bébé appeared at student protests and became an unofficial mascot, often wearing a red bandana placed by students.
- Students rescued him after a police tank hit him and took him to a school clinic for care.