En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
Enfundado en su brillante traje de murciélago, que acompaña con una mascarilla sanitaria, el hombre -que prefiere no ser identificado- entrega algunas decenas de platos de comida caliente a personas en indigencia que se acercan a su vehículo.
“El personaje en sí va netamente por un tema de símbolo (...) un símbolo que uniera a las personas, un héroe que es solidario de punta a punta, tiene una historia bien increíble”, afirmó.
“Esto tiene un sentido (...) para que miremos a quien tenemos al lado, miremos si podemos dedicar un poco de tiempo, un poco de comida, un poco de abrigo, una palabra a veces de aliento al que lo necesita”, agregó.
Las restricciones por la pandemia han golpeado la economía local e impulsado el desempleo, mientras los contagios han llegado a cerca de 390.000 y más de 10.000 fallecidos.
“Se agradece, es una ayuda coherente, es una ayuda con sensibilidad social, como ser humano y eso se agradece en el momento”, dijo Simón Salvador, quien recibió una de las comidas de parte del personaje.
Enfundado en su brillante traje de murciélago, que acompaña con una mascarilla sanitaria, el hombre -que prefiere no ser identificado- entrega algunas decenas de platos de comida caliente a personas en indigencia que se acercan a su vehículo.
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) cooks at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A costume from a Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) is seen on a table as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) prepares to put on his mask as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
IVAN ALVARADO/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) checks his fridge before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) fits his mask as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
IVAN ALVARADO/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) prepares to enter his vehicle while delivering charity food rations on the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) prepares a food ration after cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) checks his fridge before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) greets a homeless man with an elbow bump while delivering charity food rations in the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) delivers charity food rations in the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A homeless man gestures next to Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman), as he gives out charity food rations in the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A costume from a Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) is seen on a table as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) walks along a street while delivering charity food rations, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) fits his mask as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) drives his vehicle while delivering charity food rations on the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) puts on an apron before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) walks after delivering charity food rations in the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) prepares to enter his vehicle while delivering charity food rations on the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) prepares to put on his mask as he dresses up before cooking at his house, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS
En medio de la crisis económica provocada por la pandemia de coronavirus, un desconocido sale todas las noches a las calles de la capital chilena disfrazado de Batman para entregar comida a personas sin hogar.
FILE PHOTO: A Chilean trader and so-called ‘Batman solidario’ (Solidarity Batman) talks to a homeless man while delivering charity food rations in the street, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santiago, Chile August 12, 2020. The man, who dresses up as the comic book superhero Batman, daily cooks around 100 food rations which he self-finances and distributes among neighbors and homeless people. ‘Batman does not possess superpowers, he uses money and intelligence to help, he says.’ Picture taken August 12, 2020. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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