Bolivian-history Quote by Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba
““General Gary Prado Salmón, retired, had been the commander of the unit that had captured Guevara. He confirmed General Vargas’ statement and added that the guerrilla fighters had been burned, before dumping their bodies into a mass grave, dug by a bulldozer, at the end of the Vallegrande airstrip. He explained that the body of “Che” Guevara had been buried in a separate gravesite under the runway. The morning after the burials, “Che” Guevara’s younger brother, Juan Martin Guevara, arrived in Vallegrande, hoping to see his brother’s remains. Upon asking, he was told by the police that it was too late. Talking to some of the army officers, he was told lies or perhaps just differing accounts of the burial, confusing matters even more. The few peasants that were involved and knew what had happened were mysteriously unavailable. Having reached a dead end, he left for Buenos Aires not knowing much more than when he arrived.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Exciting Story of Cuba, author unknown
The account describes conflicting reports and secrecy surrounding Che Guevara’s burial, highlighting the difficulty of uncovering truth in chaotic post‑conflict settings.
In simple terms: Confusing reports hide Che Guevara’s burial details.
Key Takeaway
Seek reliable sources and question official narratives.
Themes
history
politics
truth
memory
conflict
Mood
skeptical
somber
Type
historical
investigative
When to use this quote
- researching revolutionary history
- documentary filmmaking
- journalistic inquiry
- family searching for remains
Key Concepts
burial secrecy
propaganda
historical investigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify historical events with limited evidence?
- What responsibilities do witnesses have in truth‑telling?
A Different Perspective
Official accounts may be intentionally misleading or incomplete.
