José Pepe Mujica
José Alberto Mujica, born on May 20, 1935, in Cordano, Montevideo, is a former Uruguayan guerrilla fighter, politician, and farmer who served as the 40th president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. Known for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies, Mujica was a key figure in the Movimiento de Liberación Nacional-Tupamaros during the 1960s and spent over a decade imprisoned during the Uruguayan military dictatorship. After his presidency, he continued to engage in politics as a senator until 2020. Recently, he made headlines due to his health announcement, revealing that he is suffering from cancer and has decided to cease treatment, expressing a wish to spend his remaining time in peace with his wife.
Born on May 20, 1935 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,964 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,400 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,601 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Totals | 3 | 35,115,524 | 27,965 | $211,000 | 135$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
José Mujica is described as feeling 'defraudado' with the governments of Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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Dominican Republic:
José 'Pepe' Mujica was president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 and is recognized for his commitment to democracy and human rights.
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Nicaragua:
José Pepe Mujica, the former president of Uruguay, revealed that he was suffering from cancer and wished to die in peace.
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