Latin America pays tribute to Uruguay’s Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’ • FRANCE 24 English

Tributes flooded in from Latin America on Tuesday after Uruguay’s ex-president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a leftist icon known for his humility and progressive policies, died at 89. The former guerrilla, who spent 12 years jailed for revolutionary activities, succumbed to cancer after halting treatment in January.

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  9. Love and respect from the Muslim world. This was the best President ever – such a wonderful man. May you rest in eternal peace President Pepe. ❤️

  15. He was one in a million :Kind, wise , humble and honest. Is sad to say but in such a superficial world dominated by greed and by vain people find someone with such characteristics will be nearly impossible. Gracias Mujica! ❤

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