Alberto Granado

Alberto Granado was a Cuban biochemist and writer known for traveling with fellow student Che Guevara across Latin America in the early 1950s. Their journey inspired Che’s revolutionary ideas and was later depicted in the memoir "The Motorcycle Diaries." Granado was passionate about social justice and scientific research, dedicating much of his life to education and health. His experiences highlighted issues like inequality and poverty, influencing Che Guevara’s worldview and Latin American revolutionary movements. Granado’s work and travels remain influential in understanding the social and political landscape of Latin America during that era.