El Che Guevara

Commonly known as "El Ché", he was a physician, politician, writer, military theorist and guerrilla leader. His trip throughout Latin America transformed him when he saw the incredibly poverty; it was then when he came to the conclusion that all that was the result of the monopoly capitalism, neo-colonialism and imperialism, and it was time for him to fight for the equality and fairness of the poor. El Ché later met Fidel Castro in Mexico and joined his 26th of July Movement. In December 1956 he participated in the invasion of Cuba under Castro’s leadership to overthrow U.S. power that previously worked hand in hand with Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. After the victory, el Ché got strong military roles in Cuba for several years, but finally left the country to continue with his ideals in South America. In 1967 when he was captured and executed in the jungle of Bolivia with the help of the CIA, he was already a legend around the world. After his death, his picture above became a symbol of hope and freedom for many worldwide.