The name Che Guevera is being thrown around nowadays, but some might not have the faintest idea who he is. For those who don’t know, he is a Marxist Revolutionary (and for those who don’t know the philosophy behind Marxism, consult page 2). Fidel Castro’s overthrow of Cuba would have been impossible without this man: a physician, an author, a military theorist, and hopefully in the future, a countercultural symbol.
Ernesto “Che” Guevara was born June 14th , 1928. Originally a medical student, he traveled through Latin America witnessing the dire situation of most civilians in the area. This inspired and brought forth the revelation of world revolution. Initially he worked towards reforming social structures in Guatemala, working alongside the president Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. Afterwards, during a visit to Mexico City, he encountered both Raul and Fidel Castro, and enlisted with their 26th of July movement. The plan was to assault Cuba via the Granma (an old carrier). Approximately 82 men were either killed or executed. Only 22 men survived, but they managed to work together with a group of local “campesinos” under the command of Frank Pais. Guevera was integral to the their success, as he taught many of the recruits how to fight, read, and established a series of factories made for producing everything from bread to grenades. After assaulting the capital for long periods of time, Guevara and his men succeeded in their mission. President Fulgencio Batista evacuated, his current location is unknown. From his workings within the Cuban Revolution, he was promoted to second in command and was critical in cleaning up remnants of the Batista Regime.
As of now, it’s slightly unclear as to what he is doing. Our sources tell us he is doing some work towards agrarian reform (limiting land resources), but most info on this rambunctious revolutionary is unclear. Check in next week to read about Fidel Castro’s rise from soldier to president.
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