Ex-Uruguay President Jose Mujica is dead

Former Uruguayan president Jose “Pepe” Mujica has died at the age of 89. Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter who spent over a decade in prison for his revolutionary efforts, passed away after a battle with cancer on Tuesday. In January, he revealed that the …

Uruguay’s former President José Mujica dead at 89

(CNN) — Uruguay’s former President José Mujica, who governed the country from 2010 to 2015 and was a leftist icon known for his progressive social reforms, died on Tuesday at the age of 89, President Yamandú Orsi said on X. “It is with profound sorrow that …

Jose “Pepe” Mujica, Former President of Uruguay, Dies at 89

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica during a tribute in Montevideo, Uruguay. // Photo: EFE/Archive/Gastón Britos On April 29, 2024, the iconic leader announced at a press conference that he had a tumor in his esophagus, which …

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Uruguay’s Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president,‘ dies aged 89

MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay’s former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday. The humble leader -- who once spent a dozen years behind bars for revolutionary …

Uruguay's Jose Mujica: The world's humblest head of state

Mujica, widely known by his nickname, "Pepe," was beloved for his modesty and progressive social reforms.  At the height of his political career as president of Uruguay, Mujica's monthly salary was $12,500 (€7,200) — but he only drew one- …

Uruguay’s former President Jose Mujica passes away at 89

URUGUAY: Jose Mujica, Uruguay’s former President, passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 89, after battling cancer for more than a year, according to a report by CNN. Mujica was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in May 2024, which then spread to his …

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Gerardo LissardyBBC News Mundo ShareSave Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89. The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" …

Muere a los 89 años José Mujica, el expresidente con una forma de vivir austera que cambió Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO — José Mujica, el expresidente uruguayo que aprobó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, el aborto y el mercado legal de marihuana en el país con una forma austera de vivir y gobernar, murió el martes como consecuencia de un cáncer …

Former Uruguay President Jose Mujica dies aged 89

The former leftist president of Uruguay, Jose "Pepe" Mujica, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. "With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend …