Che Guevara
...tiperonist lawyer who convinces Ernesto to go to Guatemala which is where Ernesto begins to learn the Marx’s theory. In Guatemala is where he earns the name of “Che”. (www.geocites.com) There are many positive and negative aspects in the way “Che” lived his life. Ernesto “Che” Guevara is known for his heroic behaviors and for sticking to what he believes in. Che is irate about the submissive attitude of the Panamese leaders towards the U.S. In Costa Rica Che learns about the domination of united fruit and the negatives That is a result to that. In a letter to his aunt Beatriz he writes: "In El Paso I traversed the vast domains of United Fruit. Once more I was able to convince myself how criminal the capitalistic octopuses are. On a picture of our old and bewailed comrade Stalin, I swore not to rest before these capitalistic octopuses are destroyed. In Guatemala I want to get perfect in becoming an authentic revolutionary."(www.askjeeves.com) Che devoted his time to study the thoughts and beliefs of Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin. June 14 - 15 - 16. Che sees how North American Aeroplanes fly over Guatemala and bomb down the military installations and the poor popular quarters. He writes; "This incident has united all Guatemalese with their government and with all who, just like me, were attracted by Guatemala." The U.S. chooses Castillo Armas as ‘leader’ of the coup. He lives to see de coup d’état against the Arbenz government, planned and executed by the U.S. He transports weapons and tries to assemble some youths to fight; he helps to bring political leaders in safety. On June 20 Che writes to his mother: "These attacks, together with the lies of the international press, have woken the indifferent. A combative climate rules. I have applied as a voluntary for the medical help services and I have registered in the youth-brigade to get a military education and to go there where necessary. In essays, articles, letters, speeches, lectures, and other public addresses, Ernesto Guevara took up the questions that the Revolution confronted at the time and made a priceless contribution to the concrete political struggle and revolutionary consciousness of the Cuban people. Imperialism's threats and acts of aggression in that period were subjected to his incisive analysis and his clarifying indictment. Che is willing to risk his life just to do the “best” for him and his people. Che, is the voice of the people and people believe in him whether they are revolutionist or not. (www.askjeeves.com) Che continues to fight. He represents a real threat that puts fear in the oppressor. This is demonstrated by the many amounts of literature attempting to distort his life, falsify his thought, and blunt the sharp edge of his image. A recently published book shows in detail how the CIA, FBI, and other imperialist agencies followed Che's tracks step by step, even before the landing of the Granma, and how, through a press that pretends to be free, they strove to change his efforts. More documents will be published some day, showing how the imperialists have continued to pursue him from the time of La Higuera to today, as they will surely keep doing in the future. In ...