Letter to The Economist: 50th Anniversary of Che Guevara's Death

Your article concerning the 50th anniversary of Ernesto "Che" Guevara's death was an interesting read.  I would suggest though that the rise of militant leftism in Latin America, during Che's time, has much to do with the poor state of democracy and the right wing's seeming lack of concern for widespread poverty on the continent.  It should be noted that the violence of left wing militant movements has much to do with the rise of right wing military regimes in Latin America.  Why Che's mythic status for the left prevails, is perhaps explained by the few examples of successful moderate leftists on the continent.  Even the once legendary President of Brazil Lula has been mired with the vice of corruption.

Regards

Zachary Barker

Bristol, UK