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The Economist2h
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 ...
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.
Agência Brasil2h
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 ...
Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89
Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla known by the nickname ‘Pepe’, became a beloved figure for his simple lifestyle.
Folha de S.Paulo5h
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 ...
The Week11h
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 ...