Uruguay's former President Jose Mujica passes away at 89

Montevideo [Uruguay], May 14 (ANI): Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former President, passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 89, after battling cancer for more than a year, according to a report by CNN.
Mujica was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in May 2024, which then spread to his liver.
Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi paid tribute to the former president and said, "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, leader, and leader. We will miss you dearly, dear old man. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your profound love for your people."
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo also expressed condolences and called Mujica an example of "wisdom, foresight, and simplicity."
"We deeply regret the passing of our beloved Pepe Mujica, an example to Latin America and the entire world for his wisdom, foresight, and simplicity. We extend our sadness and condolences to his family, friends, and the people of Uruguay," Pardo wrote on X.

Lamentamos profundamente la muerte de nuestro querido Pepe Mujica, ejemplo para América Latina y el mundo entero por la sabiduría, pensamiento y sencillez que lo caracterizaron. Externamos nuestra tristeza y pésame a familiares, amigos y al pueblo de Uruguay. pic.twitter.com/ygakNsKesN

— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) May 13, 2025

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales also expressed condolences and said, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of my brother Pepe Mujica. I always remember his advice, full of experience and wisdom. He was a fervent believer in integration and the Great Homeland. His teachings and great example remain. I extend my condolences to his family, fellow activists, and the Uruguayan people. All of Latin America is in mourning."

Nos duele profundamente la partida de mi hermano Pepe Mujica. Recuerdo siempre sus consejos llenos de experiencia y sabiduría. Él fue un ferviente creyente en la integración y en la Patria Grande. Quedan sus enseñanzas y su gran ejemplo. Hago llegar un abrazo a su familia,… pic.twitter.com/a1jEPiZNrC

— Evo Morales Ayma (@evoespueblo) May 13, 2025

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez said, "A better world. That's what Pepe Mujica believed in, fought for, and lived for. Politics makes sense when it is lived like this, from the heart. My deepest affection to his family and to Uruguay."

Un mundo mejor. En eso creyó, militó y vivió Pepe Mujica.

La política cobra sentido cuando se vive así, desde el corazón.

Mi cariño más profundo para su familia y para Uruguay.

Eterno, Mujica.

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) May 13, 2025

Known as Pepe, Jose Mujica, guerrilla fighter and stalwart of leftist leadership in Latin America, was elected president in 2009 at the age of 74, according to a report by the New York Times. (ANI)