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Rest in peace, legend
"José "Pepe" Mujica was a notable figure in Uruguayan politics, serving as the 40th President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. Born on May 20, 1935, in Montevideo, Mujica was a former guerrilla with the Tupamaros, a Marxist revolutionary group. He was tortured and imprisoned for 14 years during the military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s.
Mujica's presidency was marked by his humble lifestyle and progressive reforms. He refused to live in the presidential palace, opting instead to commute from his modest home, a small farm on the outskirts of Montevideo. He also donated a significant portion of his presidential salary to charity, earning him the nickname "the world's poorest president."
During his term, Mujica implemented several progressive policies, including the legalization of marijuana, same-sex marriage, and abortion. He also focused on environmental issues and sustainable development.
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