Jose Pepe Mujica, the former president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015, passed away at the age of 89 after a battle with throat cancer. Known for his humble lifestyle, Mujica shunned royal privileges during his presidency, opting for a simple farmhouse. His reforms included environmental initiatives, the legalization of same-sex marriage, and easing marijuana restrictions, marking him as an icon of progressive politics in Latin America. Global leaders have expressed their sorrow and recognized his impact on social justice and hope for a better future in Latin America.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our comrade Pepe Mujica, Orsi wrote. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people.
Mujica explained that politicians should live like the majority of their people, not like how the privileged minority lives.
If you left us anything, it was the unquenchable hope that things can be done better, he wrote.
Goodbye, friend, Petro wrote in the wake of Mujica's passing, as he envisioned a more unified region.
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