Hugo Pesce
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Hugo Pesce was a doctor living in Lima Peru during around the time of the 1950's or so.
He was an encouraging influence on the young Ernesto "Che" Guevara during Guevara's trip around Latin America. He is depicted in the film "Motorcycle Diaries."
An influence on Pesce as well as Guevara, was a socialist name Mariategui, who spoke of the power of the indigenous natives and the potential they have to reclaim sovereignty of their land.
