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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,407 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Panama | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,685 | $76,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,408,886 | 8,092 | $138,000 | 124$ |
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Costa Rica:
José Pepe Mujica is a former Uruguayan president who sent a message to the summit.
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Panama:
José ‘Pepe’ Mujica is the emblematic former president of Uruguay and political mentor to Yamandú Orsi.
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Spain:
José Pepe Mujica is recognized as a respected former president who took office at 74.
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Dominican Republic:
Former Uruguayan president José 'Pepe' Mujica expressed feeling 'defrauded' by the governments of Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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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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