Early Life
Born Ernesto Guevara on June 14, 1928 in Rosario, Argentina.
Studied medicine at the University of Buenos Aires.
Traveled extensively across South America, witnessing poverty, inequality, and social injustice, which influenced his political beliefs.
Revolutionary Career
Met Fidel Castro in Mexico in 1955 and joined the 26th of July Movement to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista.
Landed in Cuba aboard the yacht Granma in 1956 and led guerrilla warfare in the Sierra Maestra mountains.
Played a key role in the Cuban Revolution, which succeeded in 1959.
Held important government positions, including Minister of Industries and head of land reform programs.
Represented Cuba internationally, promoting socialist revolutions in Africa and Latin America.
Left Cuba in 1965 to support revolutionary movements abroad, eventually going to Bolivia to start a guerrilla movement.
Death
Captured by Bolivian forces on October 8, 1967, and executed on October 9, 1967, with CIA involvement.
Legacy
Became a global icon of rebellion, anti-imperialism, and social justice.
His image is widely used in popular culture, protests, and political movements.
Remembered as a symbol of the fight against oppression and inequality.
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