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From a Tin-Roof Shack, Pepe Mujica Removed the Pomp From Politics
The former Uruguayan president, who died on Tuesday, showed the value in world leaders living like their constituents.
The Economist11h
José Mujica became the antithesis of a caudillo
I t is not a flashy country and José Mujica, who died on May 13th aged 89, became its epitome. As Uruguay’s president from ...
Buenos Aires Times2h
Pepe Mujica and Lucía Topolansky: Uruguay's legendary revolutionary power duo
The death of former Uruguayan president José 'Pepe' Mujica brought the curtain down on one of the great love stories of Latin ...
Folha de S.Paulo15h
South America's Mandela, Mujica Dies Amid Leftist Turmoil in the Region
The history of Latin America's left is filled with champions of the poor, ex-guerrillas, democrats, and dictators — but "Pepe ...
Agência Brasil12h
Lula confirmed to attend Pepe Mujica’s funeral
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will attend the funeral of former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, who ...
Buenos Aires Times2h
Tributes for Mujica after Milei government’s lukewarm condolences
Allies hail Uruguay ex-president’s legacy as Argentina’s government expresses condolences; Libertarian influencer’s ...
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The Week21h
José Mujica: Uruguay bids adieu to 'poorest president' who lived in a tin-roofed house, drove around in an old Beetle
Under Jose Mujica's presidency in 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalise marijuana sales ...