Ernesto "Che" Guevara: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?

             This paper will provide insight into the life of Argentinian born revolutionist Ernesto "Che" Guevara who was born in 1928. The purpose of exploring Ernesto "Che" Guevara's life throughout this paper is merely for the purpose of determining whether or not he was an internationalist freedom fighter or just considered another terrorist. Therefore, it will be important to define these terms to provide a better understanding of Che's beliefs, convictions, and accomplishments. While many may consider Che a freedom fighter, this paper will demonstrate that Che's beliefs and actions humanistic, that his actions were in fact aligned with those associated to terrorism (i.e. Osama Bin Laden etc.).
             Ernesto "Che" Guevara who was better known as "Che" was born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 14, 1928. Che suffered from a disabling form of asthma inspired him to study medicine and become a doctor. He then took a break from his studies and traveled around South America. During the course of his travels throughout South America he observed extensive levels of poverty and misery which served as further inspiration for him to become a doctor. After earning his medical degree he left to Mexico where he me Fidel Castro and other exiled Cuban rebels who convinced him that revolution was the only remedy for Latin America ills. Che played a key role in Castro's guerrilla war against Cuba's dictator Bauptista. When Castro came to power Che served as Castro's Minister of Industry, Chief Lieutenant and close confidant. Che left Cuba in 1965 to foster revolution in other countries
             "Che" Guevara was a Latin American revolutionary who is best remembered for his participation in the 1959 overthrow of Cuba's government. As a result, Guevara was hailed as a freedom fighter by some and a terrorist by others. Guevara continued to preach for armed revolution against Latin American "capitalist" governments for their exploitation of the working class poo...

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