This article examines the intersection of masculinity and revolutionary violence in Vânia Bambirra's critiques of Régis Debray's foco theory. It contends that Bambirra's contributions to the debate on the use of violence in revolutionary contexts are part of a broader political proposal that complements dependency theory. Focusing on the Cuban Revolution, Bambirra analyzes how values associated with bravery have shaped both the tactics and perceptions of revolutionary struggle. By critiquing foco theory and the subordination of political considerations to military ones, the article underscores Bambirra's emphasis on the necessity of a strong political education for the development of enduring revolutionary consciousness. Bambirra's call to integrate the affective dimension into the revolutionary process is essential to understanding how her work sought to enrich dependency theory. The author offers a strategic and tactical framework for revolutionary movements aiming to break free from the condition of dependency in Latin America.