US EditionCuban President Pays Tribute to the "Extraordinary Life" of José Mujica, Symbol of Latin American Left - teleSUR English
- On May 13, 2025, Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel paid tribute to the late José 'Pepe' Mujica, former president of Uruguay, recognizing his extraordinary life and legacy.
- Mujica's death followed a battle with esophageal cancer diagnosed in 2024, which spread to his liver, leading him to stop treatment earlier that year.
- Mujica, a former Tupamaro militant who spent over a decade imprisoned during Uruguay's dictatorship, led the country from 2010 to 2015 and promoted progressive policies and Latin American integration.
- Leaders throughout Latin America, including Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praised Mujica as a dedicated advocate for liberty and an inspiring example of humility and greatness.
- The tribute emphasizes Mujica's lasting impact on left-wing movements and the continued efforts to achieve political independence, equity, and solidarity across Latin America, despite the difficulties faced by progressive administrations in the region.
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«Pepe, we're going to miss you», the farewell of the leaders of the Latin American left to Mujica
On Tuesday, as soon as the news of the death of former Uruguayan President José 'Pepe' Mujica, several political figures in Latin America dedicated emotional farewell texts to him. From former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to the Chilean head of state, Gabriel Boric, and Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum, there are several leaders and ex-leaders in the region who gave farewell to the late ex-mandator at 89 years old. Warm…
Cuban President Pays Tribute to the "Extraordinary Life" of José Mujica, Symbol of Latin American Left - teleSUR English
Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights the struggle and legacy of former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, a beacon of anti-imperialist resistance and Latin American integration. Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, whom he described as a symbol of the fight against the militar…
The Spanish-American Left Fires Pepe Mujica: “We’re going to miss you very much, dear old man!”
“Latin America is in mourning,” wrote Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales on his social networks as he learned of the death of the former Uruguayan president José Pepe Mujica, at the age of 89. It is a feeling shared by the entire left of the American continent, which was orphaned by one of his most beloved and well-known referents around the world. Political and social leaders fired Mujica with emotional messages in which they praised his ho…
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