Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies
Summary
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, also known as "Pepe," passed away at 89. As an ex-guerrilla and a leader known for his modest lifestyle and significant social reforms, he was labeled the world's "poorest president". Mujica, who led Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, had been suffering from cancer before his death.Key Facts
- José Mujica was the President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
- He was known for his simple lifestyle and was often called the "poorest president".
- Mujica was an old-school guerrilla fighter and helped found a group against the Uruguayan government in the 1960s.
- He spent 14 years in prison during Uruguay's dictatorship before being released when the country returned to democracy in 1985.
- He became a lawmaker, minister, and then president, as part of Uruguay's left-wing political movement.
- Mujica's presidency included social reforms, like legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
- Uruguay's current President Yamandú Orsi announced Mujica's death but the cause is not specified, although he had oesophageal cancer.
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