According to The Guardian on May 13, former Uruguayan leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, dubbed " the world's poorest president ," has died at the age of 89 from cancer. Photo: GI.
In a social media post, Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi wrote: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Comrade Jose Pepe Mujica, president, activist, guide and leader. We will miss him greatly. Thank you for all that you did for us and for your profound love for the people." Photo: Britannica.
Reportedly, Mr. Mujica has been receiving treatment for esophageal cancer since the spring of 2024 when the disease was discovered. Photo: EPA.
Mujica was a guerrilla fighter in the 1960s and 1970s and was imprisoned from 1973 to 1985, where he was repeatedly tortured and held in solitary confinement. Photo: GI.
After his release, he entered politics and founded the Mass Participation Movement Party (MPP), the largest member of the left-wing coalition in Uruguay, in 1989. Photo: EFE.
In 1995, Mujica was elected to Parliament, became a Senator in 2000, and served as Minister of Agriculture in Uruguay's first left-wing government. Photo: UPI.
He was President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. Photo: GI.
During his presidency of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, Mujica oversaw the transformation of this South American nation into one of the world's most liberal social democracies. Photo: UPI.
Former President Mujica was known for his simple lifestyle and philosophy, and was beloved by the people. Photo: LDD.
Mr. Mujica refused the Presidential Palace to live on a small farm and donated the majority of his salary to charity. Photo: DP.
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