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Which government positions did Che Guevara hold in revolutionary Cuba?
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Che Guevara.
Following the success of the Cuban Revolution, Che Guevara held several significant government positions within the new administration:
- Chief of the Industrial Department of the National Institute of Agrarian Reform: In this role, he helped oversee the implementation of revolutionary land and economic policies.1
- President of the National Bank of Cuba: During his tenure, he famously signed currency simply as "Che" to demonstrate his disdain for capitalism.1
- Minister of Industry: He served in this capacity while continuing to define the ideological direction of the state through his writings and speeches.1
Additionally, immediately following the entry of revolutionary forces into Havana in 1959, Guevara oversaw operations at La Cabaña prison, where he directed the executions of individuals identified as enemies of the revolution.1