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Tattoos Honoring Fidel Castro
IN PICTURES: One year after his death, teleSUR takes a look at how iconic Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro has been depicted in indelible ink.
Body art is just one of the many ways people have chosen to remember late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. teleSUR takes a look at some of the finest Fidel tattoos from around the world.
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Perhaps the most famous Fidel tattoo is that of Argentine football star Diego Maradona, pictured here showing it off to El Commandante himself.
Perhaps the most famous Fidel tattoo is that of Argentine football star Diego Maradona, pictured here showing it off to El Commandante himself. Photo:Reuters
Fidel has been an inspiration to leftists, anti-imperialists and progressives all over the world, including this Argentine tourist in Havana .
Fidel has been an inspiration to leftists, anti-imperialists and progressives all over the world, including this Argentine tourist in Havana . Photo:EFE
Fidel and his comrade Ernesto 'Che' Guevara have inspired generations in Cuba, including this father and son duo.
Fidel and his comrade Ernesto 'Che' Guevara have inspired generations in Cuba, including this father and son duo. Photo:Reuters
A young Cuban man showing off a tattoo of Fidel over his heart.
A young Cuban man showing off a tattoo of Fidel over his heart. Photo:EFE
For many Cubans, Fidel is a symbol of peace and sovereignty in the Caribbean country.
For many Cubans, Fidel is a symbol of peace and sovereignty in the Caribbean country. Photo:EFE
Fidel's memory is honored with exquisitely drawn works of body art.
Fidel's memory is honored with exquisitely drawn works of body art. Photo:Eugene Ivanov Instagram @raccoon_tattoo
A tattoo featuring Fidel and the flag of the 26th of July Movement that he founded.
A tattoo featuring Fidel and the flag of the 26th of July Movement that he founded. Photo:TeleSUR
Tattoo art is a way of celebrating and remembering the life of Cuba's revolutionary leader.
Tattoo art is a way of celebrating and remembering the life of Cuba's revolutionary leader. Photo:Michael Zhezlov Instagram @ta244
Tattoo artists often create unique and inspired takes on the iconic leader.
Tattoo artists often create unique and inspired takes on the iconic leader. Photo:Victor Mercury and LKRG Art Tattoo, Instagram @lkrg77
Published 26 November 2017
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