Revolutionary · 1928 – 1967
Che Guevara
Little-Known Facts
- He was a trained physician who gave up medicine for revolution after his motorcycle journey across Latin America opened his eyes to poverty and inequality.
- He was captured with CIA assistance and executed by the Bolivian army in 1967, aged 39.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was Che Guevara a hero?
He is a hero to many on the left and was genuinely committed to his ideals, but he also oversaw executions, was an authoritarian, and his guerrilla campaigns caused significant suffering — his legacy is deeply contested.