Afshin Rattansi speaks to Jon Lee Anderson-biographer of Che

Afshin Rattansi and Jon Lee Anderson from the New Yorker talk about developments in Latin America and growing ties between Iran and the continent.

Jon Lee Anderson wrote one of the definitive biographies of Che Guevara.

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[bfoaliali]

I disagree. America has spent way to much time in Latin America, assiting and supporting dicatorships.

[michaelchristopherj]

@1984capitalism Fuck that propaganda.

[VladFerdinand1]

@1984capitalism There's no difference between reading that and looking at dog crap.

[1984capitalism]

Read The Book."Che Guevara and The Useful Idiots That Idolize Him." by Humberto Fontova

[AndrewMann552]

The truth about US actions in Guatemala and Central America actually are the subject of tons of books. Start with "Bitter Fruit" by Steven Kinzer, "Empire's Workshop" by Greg Grandin, "The Jaguar Smile" by Salman Rushdie, "Open Veins Of Latin America" by Eduardo Galeano.

[13red06]

well i do not understand how you can support supporters of a corrupt government-considering you have been exposed to Latin America-but anything besides the left(i.e allende's assassination). thats what i admire about che, not his politics, but his resistance to U.S meddlling in Latin American affairs. My beef with the right is foreign policy, not so much domestic. peace man

[readyjojoy]

I'm not belittling you. I'm giving good advice. If you can correct me on my grammar vs yours than I'm all yours. Why don't I get out a little? Hm, let me explain... I have been to 49 states in the US and 11 different countries. I lived in Chile for 2 years and am fluent in Spanish. I have a college degree in Finance. The only thing history can remember for the good of Che is that he actually believed in what he was fighting for. He didn't believe in the elite class.

[13red06]

first of all, i hope your feel proud that you are attempting to belittle a high school student. Second , you should actually get out of your comfort zone and explore the world, see things for yourself, and maybe then will you open your eyes. do you have any reason? don't criticize spelling or grammar either because yours is not perfect and its youtube-nobody really cares.

sum up george washington and che belong in the same category.=)

[readyjojoy]

A couple of things that should help you in your life:

1. Get a history book

2. Learn to write so people can understand what your saying

3. Learn real facts so you can argue correct points

[13red06]

yes he should be , but then so should the u.s soldier, and i che should be condemned as a ruthless murderer so should goerge washington. im reasonable and believe in equality. but your a right wing radical who can not even acknowledge the truth. i do not discuss with close minded stubborn individuals, have a nice day