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Che Guevara (1928-67) goes by the real name ERNESTO GUEVARA (1928-67), Pronounced [Arnes´tO gAvä´rä] From Rosario, Argentina

Born to a middle-class family, studied medicine  the University of Buenos Aires and graduated in 1953, Guevara became a hero to the New Left radicals of the 1960s as the Latin American guerrilla leader and revolutionary theorist

Guevara seems to have been Convinced that the revolution was the only remedy for Latin America's social inequities, he took part (in 1952) in the riots against the dictator Juan Perón in Argentina,

In 1953 he went to Guatemala, joined the pro-Communist regime of Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán, and
when Arbenz was overthrown (1954) fled to Mexico (1954) where he joined exiled Cuban revolutionaries under Fidel Castro (Cuban leader today)

In the late 1950s, he played an important role in Castro's guerrilla war against Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, and when Castro came to power, he served as Cuba's minister of industry (1961-65). A strong opponent of U.S. influence in the Third World, he helped guide the Castro regime on its leftward and pro-Communist path. Che also worked in a leper colony, “Che” Guevara became Castro's chief lieutenant soon after the rebel invasion of Cuba in 1956. He proved to be a resourceful guerrilla leader and was soon one of Castro's closest and most trusted friends. As president of the national bank after the fall (Jan., 1959) of
Fulgencio Batista he was instrumental in cutting Cuba's traditional economic ties with the
United States and in directing the flow of trade to the Communist bloc. He served (1961–65)
as minister of industry,

CHE disappeared from Cuba in 1965, to foster revolutionary activity in other countries. reappearing the following year in Bolivia while directing a guerrilla movement in Bolivia, he was wounded in a clash with government troops, captured, and executed near Vallegrande on Oct. 9, 1967.

Guevara authored three books on guerrilla warfare, Guerrilla Warfare (1961), Man and Socialism in Cuba (1967), and Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War (1968).

(i will try to obtain an electronic English versions and post it here)

MORE DETAIL

Che Guevara's cypher (discovered on him when he was killed), which was used to communicate with Castro.

Argentine Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader (Excellent Biography)

Reclaiming Che's legacy

SHORT CHRONICLE OF A REVOLUTIONARY

THE DEATH OF CHE GUEVARA: A CHRONOLOGY (In detail)

Off site links

Newspaper Articles Concerning Guevara (with pictures)
Format: Date, Subject/Title, Source.

• June 9, 2001. Venezuela's Chavez Declares Revolutionary Campaign: Reuters.
• May 25, 2001. Cuba's 'Che' Photographer Korda Dies in Paris: Reuters.
• September 10, 2000. Alberto Korda against vodka ad image of 'Che': Reuters/Times of India.
• August 9, 2000. Guevara's image used to sell vodka: AP.
• January 1, 1999. Castro returns to scene of revolution's triumph: AP.
• December 29, 1998. Cuba Honors Guerrilla Hero ``Tania'' Before Burial: Reuters.
• December 2, 1998. Colombia guerrilla negotiator: We will not lay down arms: AP.
  Not directly Che-related, but read closely and you might see a connection.
• April 30, 1998. Che felt betrayed by Castro, Bolivian officer claims: AP.
   
• April 17, 1998. Some Cuban Exiles Offended by Taco Bell Ad: CNN, Reuters.
• March/April 1998. Che Guevara's Irish Roots: Irish America.
• February 20, 1998. More Bodies of Che Guevara Comrades Found in Bolivia: Reuters.
• Oct. 18, 1997. Che buried in Cuba 30 years after death: CBC Newsworld.
• Oct. 18, 1997. Article about Che's funeral service: Reuters, scanned from the St. Catharines Standard.
• Oct. 17, 1997. Cuba Buries Che, the Man, but Keeps the Myth Alive: AP.
• Oct. 17, 1997. Article about Che's funeral: CNN.
• Oct. 12, 1997. Castro digs up memories of Che Guevara: CBC Newsworld.
• Oct. 12, 1997. Article about Che's bones in Havana: Toronto Star.
• Oct. 8, 1997. Honored, Despised Or Exploited, Che Lives On: Reuters.
• Oct. 7, 1997. Thousands Remember 'Che' Guevara: AP.
• Oct. 3, 1997. Reclaiming Che's Legacy: Norman Stockwell, The Capital Times. (also listed at the top of this site under Various Biographical Information)
• September 1997. 30th anniversary of Che Guevara's death.
• August 15, 1997. Argentines reviving the legend of Che Guevara: Movies, paraphernalia celebrate 30th anniversary of his death. From CNN.
• July 24, 1997. Marxist revolutionary seizes market place from beyond grave (a look at Che's image in marketing): CNN.
• July 21, 1997. Che Chic: Che "has become a pop icon throughout the world": Newsweek.
• July 21, 1997. Small update- Che's bones: Canadian edition of Time Magazine.
• July 7, 1997. Article about Che's remains: Reuters, Philadelphia Inquirer.
• ~July 10, 1997. Bones Being Checked with Che's Medical File: AP.
   

Other Documents
 

• The CIA's Psychological Operations in Guerrilla Warfare (this was distributed to the Contras in Nicaragua by the CIA). Compare this with the writing of Guevara and see who truly wishes the best for the people of the world. (105k)
• The Death of Che Guevara: Declassified Declassified US Government documents concerning Che.
• CIA Biographic Register on Che Guevara Five page CIA document from 1964 about Che Guevara.
• Unconventional and Guerrilla Warfare (good bibliography and list of guerrilla warfare throughout history)