Che Guevara

Ernesto Che Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, writer, and a major leader of the Cuban Revolution. Born in 1928, he traveled across South America as a young medical student, where the widespread poverty and injustice he saw shaped his revolutionary beliefs. Guevara became involved in political movements, most notably joining Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement, which led to the overthrow of Cuba's Batista regime. He quickly rose to prominence, serving in key government roles, promoting agrarian reform, launching literacy campaigns, overseeing economic policy, and acting as an international diplomat for Cuban socialism. Guevara was also known for his writings on guerrilla warfare and his iconic travels, which inspired his vision of worldwide revolution against imperialism and capitalism. After leaving Cuba, he attempted to lead revolutionary movements in Africa and South America, ultimately being captured and executed in Bolivia in 1967. Guevara remains a polarizing figure, admired by many as a symbol of rebellion and social justice, and criticized by others for his militant methods. His image, immortalized by photographer Alberto Korda, became an enduring global symbol of protest and countercultural resistance.