Is [Netflix] Baby Bandito Based on a Real Heist?

“Baby Bandito,” a hit Netflix show that has taken thrilling, action-packed, and romantic rides, viewers meet Kevin (Nicolás Contreras), a charming skater whose life takes a sudden turn when he falls deeply in love with Genesis (Francisca Armstrong), a rich young woman. Kevin comes up with a risky plan for a heist. Kevin and Genesis, along with three other charismatic characters named Pantera, Mística, and Panda, take unexpected turns in the story. tvacute looks at this interesting question: Was the plot of “Baby Bandito” really based on a true story?

Is [Netflix] Baby Bandito Based on a Real Heist?

Yes, Netflix’s crime show “Baby Bandito” is based on a true story about a heist that happened in Chile in 2014. Seven people were able to pull off a bold theft at Arturo Merino Benitez, Chile’s main international airport. They went after packages of cash that had just been flown into the country and got away with an amazing $14 million and €1 million. Newspapers in Chile called this heist the “heist of the century” because of how daring it was.

“Baby Bandito” is a mix of real-life inspiration and creative writing. Thanks to a great production team led by Julio Jorquera, Fernando Guzzoni, and Pepa San Martín. Angela Poblete, who is in charge of the Latin American series, talks about how “Baby Bandito” has a unique mix of tension, action, and romance. When the characters suddenly get access to more than $7 million, it’s an unusual situation, and they have to fight the urge to show off their newfound wealth on social media.

One of the most important crimes in Chile’s history was the heist that happened in 2014. Seven people carried out the theft, which took an amazing $14 million and €1 million. This was more than the $10 million that was stolen in 2014, which was very large. The crooks were even more brazen because they went after a security van at the country’s main international airport.

The thieves, who had shotguns and a rifle, were very well organized, which made it look like they knew about the cash packages coming into the airport. People in Chile were protesting against social injustice and the rising cost of living at the same time that the heist was happening. Because there weren’t many police officers around, the criminals took advantage of the fact that people were more likely to be hurt because of the commotion.

After the heist, airport security procedures were looked at more closely, and changes and improvements were promised. Although the thieves were very bold and the theft was very big, it made a long impression and made it one of the biggest thefts in Chilean history.

The Netflix show is based on this true story, and Kevin and his crew try to steal a detailed plan from a group of dangerous crooks, just like the original heist. The parallel storyline makes things more interesting for viewers by blurring the lines between truth and fiction. There are hints of what happened in Chile in 2014 that add to the realism of the heist and make the whole experience more enjoyable to watch.

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Olivia Wilson
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Olivia Wilson is the senior news writer for TV Acute. She spends too much money on collectables and is enamored with movies, comics, and television series. She loves binge-watching and can spend hours talking about movies and TV shows. She can immerse herself into a good story no matter the genre or form and only come out from it when she's had her fill. When she's not writing, she's probably cooking or exploring new places. You can follow her daily exploits on Twitter and Facebook.

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