Che Guevara Addresses the UN - 11th December 1964

December 11, 1964, marked Che Guevara's address to the UN General Assembly, representing Cuba—a speech that took place 60 years ago today.

He passionately and defiantly criticised U.S. imperialism, colonialism, and the economic exploitation of developing nations in his speech, and went on to highlight Cuba’s stance on social justice and solidarity with liberation movements worldwide.

Guevara spoke out against U.S. policies of intervention in Latin America and the ensuing economic and political isolation of Cuba. He championed the end of colonialism and imperialism by voicing his support for liberation movements across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Dismissing allegations of pro-Soviet ties, Guevara asserted Cuba's right to self-determination and its dedication to socialism.

Highlighting racism, inequality, and exploitation within their own borders, he charged Western nations, especially the U.S., with human rights hypocrisy.

To end the exploitation of developing nations by industrialised powers, Guevara called for global economic system reforms.

Guevara’s iconic Cold War speech embodies his revolutionary beliefs and Cuba’s defiance of U.S. dominance amidst significant geopolitical conflict.