Pressed by international speculation regarding Guevara's fate, Castro stated on June 16, 1965, that the people would be informed when Guevara himself wished to let them know.
Akibat derasnya spekulasi internasional tentang nasib Guevara, Castro menyatakan pada tanggal 16 Juni 1965 bahwa rakyat akan diberitahukan jika Guevara sendiri ingin agar mereka mengetahuinya.