Congo Diary: The Story of Che Guevara's "Lost" Year in Africa

Che Guevara's diary entries from his time in the Congo are presented, offering a firsthand account of his experiences supporting Congolese revolutionaries. The text includes editorial notes clarifying events and personalities for the reader. Correspondence between Guevara and Fidel Castro reveals concerns about the mission's progress and Guevara's personal safety. The diary details the challenges faced by the Congolese rebels, including poor organization, lack of discipline, and superstition, ultimately leading to the mission's failure. The text also includes photographs and a roster of Cuban combatants involved. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Congo-Diary-Guevaras-Estudios-Guevara/dp/0980429293?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=3490f731bf2993bf87c41252c3a12309&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/