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Che Guevara in Buenos Aires The 13-feet sculpture was made by self-taught artist Andres Zerneri, who said it was a result of collective work.
It was made from bronze keys and small objects voluntarily "Today it is my turn to be the visible face for having initiated the project, but this would not have been possible without the support of many people," a visibly moved Zerneri said.
He explained that the idea stemmed from his admiration for Che and his efforts in getting people involved in projects.
The demonstrators, mostly youngsters, carried Argentinean flags and red banners with the image of the guerrilla leader and his historical phrase "Struggle Until Victory Forever!"
The caravan through main Buenos Aires streets, including famous Corrientes Avenue, was also a tribute to the five anti-terrorist Cuban fighters held in US prisons for fighting terrorism.
Cuban Embassy officials in Argentina took part in the demonstration.
On Wednesday, a farewell ceremony will be held at Rio de La Plata port, in Buenos Aires. The sculpture will be placed in a ship bound for Rosario (Che's birthplace) where it will be part of a monument to be inaugurated to mark his 80th birthday, on June 14. |