José Mujica

José Mujica

Uruguay UruguaypoliticianMaleb. 19356.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

José Mujica served as the President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 and is renowned for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies, including the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage. A former guerrilla fighter and political prisoner, Mujica's presidency was characterized by a focus on social equality and environmental sustainability, earning him international acclaim as a symbol of integrity and a champion of the underprivileged.

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José Mujica criticized Lacalle Pou for purchasing an expensive motorcycle.

Por qué hay que seguir hablando de la camioneta de Orsi
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-06-20
6.0

La medición de la programación especial que hubo en torno a la muerte del presidente José Mujica, tuvimos ahí picos de rating en programación especial de documentales.

La directora de Canal 5 detalló cómo será la cobertura mundialista y la decisión de incorporar mediciones de rating
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-06-02
7.0
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Erika Hoffmann
Erika Hoffmann

José Mujica is a former president known for his austerity, contrasting with Orsi's vehicle purchase.

entre errores de comunicación, incoherencias y silencios
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-05-31
7.0

José Mujica is a political inspiration for Iván Cepeda.

Colombia elige presidente entre la polarización, la violencia y la incertidumbre
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-31
6.0

Mujica criticized politicians who are overly focused on money and called out Luis Lacalle Pou for his spending.

Pereira sobre la camioneta de Orsi comprada con descuento
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-05-29
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Luis Lacalle Pou
Luis Lacalle Pou
Orsi
Orsi

José Mujica is a former president mentioned as part of the institutional continuity that facilitated the trade agreement.

la votación en el Senado del proyecto de ley que ratifica el acuerdo comercial entre Mercosur y UE
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-25
7.0

José Mujica is mentioned in relation to the Plan Juntos.

El arte de lo posible, otra vez.
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-24
7.0

José Mujica's government established the previous cash transaction limit of US$ 6,000.

sesión clave en Diputados para cerrar dos temas que vienen de 2025
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-23
6.0

José Mujica is a former president of Uruguay known for his views on the importance of businesses as engines of wealth.

El desafío de Milei es el zoológico
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-02-22
7.0

José Mujica was a former president of Uruguay whose old car models were once common in Montevideo.

La ‘revolución silenciosa’ que lidera Uruguay con los autos eléctricos en América Latina
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-20
6.0

Mujica's average was slightly higher than that of Vázquez, characterized by notable stability.

Uruguay cae en puntaje y ranking tras alcanzar su máximo histórico
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-10
7.0

José Mujica at the beginning of his presidency said that the State reform had to be done in a New Zealand style.

el gasto público y la palabra
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-09
6.0

During the mandate of José Mujica (2011–2015), Uruguay partió de un puntaje de 76,30 and closed the period with a score close to 77.9.

avances en un entorno cada vez más competitivo
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-02-04
8.0

Jose Mujica is mentioned as a leader who faced state persecution before becoming president.

State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-03
6.0

José Mujica was one of the former presidents present at the MACA's opening.

el sueño de madera que transformó el paisaje de Punta del Este
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-31
5.0

Falta y Resto dedicated their return to the competition to former president José Mujica.

Con el concurso de carnaval del Teatro de Verano en pausa hoy abren seis tablados y en uno no se cobra entrada
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-28
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Gabriela Barboza
Gabriela Barboza

José Mujica's government decided not to extend the concession for Buquebus to operate the terminal in Montevideo.

López Mena recorrió el puerto de Punta Carretas y reflotó interés en construir ahí una terminal de Buquebus
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-20
5.0

José Mujica was the president during one of Gabriel Castellá's terms as subsecretary of Defense.

Juez impidió que militar preso en Domingo Arena fuera al entierro de su hermano tupamaro
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-19
6.0

Mujica was the president of Uruguay who hosted Maduro during his visit in 2013.

qué dijo Bergara sobre la posibilidad de retirar llave de Montevideo a Nicolás Maduro
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-16
7.0

Es coautor junto a Ernesto Tulbovitz del libro Una oveja negra al poder sobre la vida de José Mujica.

cuando conocí a Lucía, un amor que curó las heridas
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-01-12
5.0

José Mujica was the president who signed the indemnity agreement with the former partners of Pluna.

en audiencia exsíndico dijo que a Ancap se le pagó todo y Jorge Barrera aprovechó a pasar un mensaje
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-23
7.0

José Mujica visited China in 2013 and proposed cooperation in various areas.

China, el gigante asiático que compró mercadería por más de US$ 27.000 millones en una década
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-22
7.0

José Mujica was remembered for his mutual respect with Sanguinetti despite ideological differences.

¿Por qué Chile y Uruguay pueden y Argentina no?
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-12-22
8.0

José Mujica's funeral cortege was the occasion for announcing the purchase of the estancia María Dolores.

sin acuerdo, Diputados volvió a postergar la votación
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-18
7.0

The purchase of the estancia was announced during the funeral cortege of José Mujica.

Diputados volvió a postergar su votación y está en duda su creación
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-11
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José Mujica was the president during the time when Saavedra raised concerns about military involvement in youth programs.

el detrás del anuncio de Orsi sobre convenio con Defensa que reabre viejo debate
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-11
6.0

José Mujica is referenced as another former president who achieved broad positive approval ratings during his tenure.

Encuesta sobre gestión de Yamandú Orsi revela aumento en desaprobación: 36% desaprueba, según Equipos
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-09
7.0