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October 9, 2021 marks the death anniversary of Cuban revolutionary Ernesto Guevara de la Serna better known as Che Guevara. Considered a symbol of revolutionary sentiments, Guevara had written extensively about radical Marxist politics and social theory as well as military warfare strategy, etc.
His most well-known work of literature is the Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey that detailed his experiences through many parts of South America. Guevara played a crucial role in overthrowing the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista and later became the Minister of Industries in Cuba.
For a long time, he was also in charge of overseeing executions of individuals, who were suspected to be working against the government. He is known as a “beloved” Cuban hero who promoted unpaid voluntary work by working shirtless on building sites or hauling sacks of sugar.
However, Guevara went into hiding after voicing concern about Cuba’s increasing reliance on the Soviet Union. He renounced his ministerial position and citizenship. Later, he was found leading a guerrilla group in Bolivia. Guevara, who was wounded during this time, was captured and executed.
While there are rumours about his body, Guevara’s hands were cut off by a military doctor and sent to Buenos Aires for fingerprint identification. Many Left organisations remember him on this day for his legacy.
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