After the execution, Rodríguez took several of Guevara's personal items, including a watch which he continued to wear many years later, often showing them to reporters during the ensuing years.
Pärast hukkamist võttis Rodríguez endale mitmed Guevara isiklikud esemed, seal hulgas kella, mida ta kandis palju aastaid, näidates seda tihti reporteritele.