Latin America Honors Uruguay’s Mujica, the World’s “Poorest President”

On Tuesday, Latin America mourned the passing of former Uruguay President José “Pepe” Mujica, a left-wing symbol renowned for his modesty and forward-thinking. Aged 89 and having succumbed to cancer, after discontinuing treatment in January, the ex-guerilla, who once spent 12 years incarcerated due to revolutionary activities, is remembered for his legacy, marked by a humility and enactment of progressive policies.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250514-latin-america-uruguay-mujica-president