Will Latin America embrace guerrilla geopolitics?
Latin America, in particular, should consider how to leverage its many strengths to remedy its relatively weak position on the global stage.
MEXICO CITY – The ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have reignited interest in guerrilla warfare, a type of fighting that smaller groups have historically utilized to resist and defeat larger adversaries. Guerrilla tactics have been employed throughout history, from the Scythian resistance against Persian Emperor Darius I to the Spanish insurgency against Napoleon in the early 1800s.
In the 20th century, revolutionary movements in Algeria, Cuba, and Vietnam employed guerrilla strategies to challenge colonial or authoritarian regimes. Following the Cuban Revolution's success, Che Guevara penned "Guerrilla Warfare," offering practical advice that inspired Latin American armed groups during the 1960s. Guevara attempted to apply these teachings in the Congo and Bolivia, though with little success.
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