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Che Guevara / 1964
ERNESTO GUEVARA Known as CHE GUEVARA Latin American guerrilla leader and revolutionary theorist. Smoking a cazadores cigar; the cheapest possible. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*
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1964 1967 Beret Cheapest Cigar Ernesto Guerrilla Guevara Latin Revolutionary Theorist 1928
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the Argentine-born Latin American revolutionary leader and theorist, during a pivotal moment in his life. Dating back to 1964, the image finds Che in deep thought as he puffs on a humble Cazadores cigar, the cheapest brand available to him. The iconic image is set against the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, a period of intense political and social upheaval that would forever change the course of Latin American history. Born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1928, Che Guevara rose to prominence as a medical doctor, an adventurer, and a revolutionary. He became a key figure in Fidel Castro's guerrilla movement, which overthrew the Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Che's revolutionary fervor, charisma, and military prowess made him a symbol of the anti-imperialist struggle in Latin America and beyond. The photograph, taken in 1964, captures Che in his beret, a symbol of his revolutionary identity, and with a determined look in his eyes. The image has become an iconic representation of the revolutionary spirit and continues to inspire generations. The cigar, a seemingly mundane detail, serves as a reminder of the simple, earthy nature of the man and his commitment to the struggles of the people. By 1967, Che had left Cuba and embarked on a new revolutionary campaign in Bolivia, where he was ultimately captured and executed. The image of Che with the Cazadores cigar remains a powerful symbol of his enduring legacy and the indomitable spirit of revolution.
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