Former President Of Uruguay Jose Mujica Dies At 89

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - MAY 14: Lucia Topolansky wife of the late former president of Uruguay Jose 'Pepe' Mujica attends his wake at the Palacio Legislativo on May 14, 2025 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Jose Mujica was born on May 20, 1935 in Montevideo and led Uruguay as president from 2010 to 2015. Mujica was involved in politics since his youth, he was militant of the National Party and member of the group "Movimiento de Liberación Nacional-Tupamaros" a guerrilla group founded in the 60's. Often, 'Pepe' Mujica was called the 'Poorest President' of the world due to his modest lifestyle. (Photo by Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)