Mourners from all corners of Uruguay bid farewell to iconic former President Jose Mujica
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 Uruguay mourned Jose Mujica's death. Thousands joined the procession in Montevideo. Mujica's coffin was carried to parliament. President Yamandu Orsi declared national days of mourning. Mujica legalized marijuana and same-sex marriage. He enacted abortion rights. He led the Tupamaros in the 1960s. Mujica died at 89. He had esophageal cancer. He was known for his simple lifestyle.
‘Farewell Pepe’: Uruguay mourns former president José Mujica
Thousands took to the streets of Montevideo on Wednesday to pay their final respects to José Mujica, Uruguay’s former president, who died the day before.
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Latin America mourns the death of Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics.
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica dies at age of 89
The Latin American country's 40th leader — known as "Pepe" — became internationally renowned because of his humble lifestyle.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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