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 …

World leaders react to death of former Uruguay president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica

Leaders from around Latin America and across the world have sent messages of condolences to the late president of Uruguay, Jose ‘Pepe’ Mujica, who died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Mujica held the office of presidency between 2010 and 2015, and was …

Uruguay ex-President José ‘Pepe’ Mujica dies age 89

Former Uruguay President and iconic leader of the center-left Broad Front José “Pepe” Mujica died on Tuesday, May 13 age 89. Mujica’s health had taken a turn for the worse in early January when the esophageal cancer he had been in treatment for during 2024 …

José Mujica put Uruguay at the vanguard of individual rights

By Sofía Moure José Mujica is considered one of the most progressive presidents in Latin America, even among his contemporaries in the “Patria Grande” (Great Homeland), a wave of leftist governments in the region. During his government, laws were passed …

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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 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 …

World News | Uruguay's Former President Jose Mujica Passes Away at 89

Montevideo [Uruguay], May 14 (ANI): 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 …