The former president of Uruguay Pepe Mujica dies at 89 years outdated | EUROtoday

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The former president of Uruguay José “Pepe” Mujica (2010-2015), recognized with esophagus most cancers in April final 12 months, died on the age of 89. The information was introduced by the president of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, Delfino di Mujica, with a put up on his official social media.

“It is with deep pain that we announce the disappearance of our colleague Pepe Mujica. President, activist, reference and leader. We will miss you so much, dear. Thanks for everything you have given us and for your profound love for your people,” wrote Orsi.

During his presidency from 2010 to 2015, Mujica supervised the transformation of her small South American nation into one of many socially liberal democracies on the planet. He earned admiration at house and the standing of worship overseas for having legalized marijuana and gay marriage, for having promulgated the primary legislation on the rights to the abortion of the area and for having made Uruguay a pacesetter within the various vitality sector.