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Mourners from all corners of Uruguay bid farewell to iconic former President Jose Mujica

IndiaTimes 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.
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