Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica He was shot six times, survived on 12 liters of donated blood, and crawled back to life. He spent 14 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, in a hole so small he could barely stand. To keep his mind intact, […]

He died at the age of 89, one year after being diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his esophagus. On Wednesday, thousands of Uruguayans accompanied the funeral procession of former President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, which departed from the Executive Tower in Montevideo and made its way to the Legislative Palace, where his remains will lie […]

World leaders honor José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay’s humble ex-president, as his death unites Latin America in grief. Maduro, Sheinbaum, and Petro praise his revolutionary legacy. Related: Former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica Dies at 89 The death of former Uruguayan president José “Pepe” Mujica has stirred grief and reverence across the continent, with political leaders honoring […]

Latin America mourns the death of the Tupamaro guerrilla who became a world symbol of political coherence and honesty. Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica passed away this Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 89 at his farm in Rincón del Cerro, Montevideo, after battling a terminal phase of esophageal cancer. He was […]

The former Uruguayan president asked to be kept out of public activities since he is dying. On Thursday, former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica issued a message confirming his desire to withdraw from any public activity as cancer is gradually deteriorating his health. RELATED: Uruguayan Election Update: Pepe Mujica Casts His Vote “I want to say […]

He asked the candidates for policies favorable to citizens and the ability to generate a favorable climate for negotiation. On Sunday, 2.7 million Uruguayans will participate in the second round of the presidential elections, where candidates Alvaro Delgado (National Party) and Yamandu Orsi (Broad Front) are competing. Among the citizens who voted earlier was former […]

The former Uruguayan president has been battling esophageal cancer for the past few months. On Tuesday, former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica (2010-2015) was admitted to the Casmu hospital in Montevideo as part of his treatment for a malignant tumor in his esophagus. He is expected to be discharged within 24 to 48 hours. RELATED: Uruguayan […]