The guerrilla band is not to be considered inferior to the army against which it fights simply because it is inferior in fire power.
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How can it be "mutually beneficial" to sell at world market prices the raw materials that cost the underdeveloped countries immeasurable sweat and suffering.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the ethics of exploiting underdeveloped countries for their resources at unfair prices.
Che Guevara's quote critiques the disparity in global trade practices, highlighting the suffering and labor of people in underdeveloped nations who produce raw materials only to be compensated at rates that do not reflect their true value. It challenges the notion of 'mutual benefit' when the reality is that these nations are often left impoverished while wealthier countries profit from their resources.
Themes
ExploitationRaw MaterialsUnderdevelopedTradeInequalitySuffering
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for fair trade practices, one might use this quote to highlight the injustices faced by producers in developing countries.
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