The former president of Uruguay, José “Pepe” Mujica, died on Tuesday at the age of 89 in Montevideo, after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, according to those close to him.
00:00In this context, presidents, former presidents and other important Latin American leaders have expressed their messages of sorrow at the death of former Uruguayan president José Pepe Mujica, recalling the legacy of the leftist leader.
00:12The president of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, took to the X to express the following.
00:17It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our camaraderie, Pepe Mujica, president, militant, referent and leader. We will miss you very much, dear old friend. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people.
00:36The Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, also expressed on Telegram his sorrow for the passing of Uruguayan former president Pepe Mujica.
00:44It is with deep sorrow that we convey our condolences and feelings of solidarity to the comrades and family of José Pepe Mujica, a humble man and tireless social fighter, whose life was one of struggle facing all vicissitudes with fortitude and dignity.
00:59The people of Uruguay and the world will always remember him with affection. From revolutionary libertarian Venezuela, heir of Bolívar and Chávez, we send a fraternal embrace to the people of José Revasio Artigas, our brother people.
01:13Honour and eternal glory to Pepe Mujica.
01:20In addition, the Cuban president expressed his condolences as well through his ex-account, where he said,
01:26Our America mourns the passing of Mujica. His extraordinary life recalls the dark era of military dictatorship sponsored by Washington, but also the hopeful stage of the left in power and the unfulfilled dream of integration. Let's not forget.
01:41Likewise, the president of Mexico, Cliva Shane Bounds stated,
01:47We deeply regret the passing of our beloved Pepe Mujica, an example to Latin America and the entire world, for his wisdom, foresight and simplicity. We extend our sadness and condolences to his family, friends and the people of Uruguay.
02:02Moreover, the president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, shared his condolences, saying, Fly high, dear Pepe. With deeply saddened hearts, we bid farewell to our brother and comrade José Pepe Mujica, a true beacon of hope, humility and a fighter for social justice.
02:21His life was testament to rebellion and love for his people. His legacy will live on in our hearts in the history of Uruguay and in the greater homeland, always reminding us of the importance of not giving up in our mission to achieve a more just and united world.
02:37To Lucia, his family and loved ones, we send our deepest condolences and heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
02:46And former Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez, posted on X, Latin America bids farewell to a great man who dedicated his life to the military and to his country.
03:00Pepe, we will miss you very much. Lucia, my heart goes out to you and to all the Uruguayan people.
