José 'Pepe' Mujica, Uruguay's former president, is celebrated for his unique approach to politics, blending economic fairness with deep human decency. Living in a modest shack and shunning luxury, Mujica became a symbol of humility and integrity in leadership. His legacy is remembered fondly by Latin America's leftist leaders, who praise his generosity and charisma. Mujica's presidency and personal lifestyle challenged traditional notions of power, inspiring a new vision for political leadership in the region. His impact continues to resonate across Latin America as a model of principled governance.
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La larga revolución de Pepe Mujica
For the Uruguayan leader, a longtime icon of the Latin American left, economic fairness was inseparable from human decency.
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From a tin-roof shack, Pepe Mujica removed the pomp from politics
As president, he commuted from his home: a cluttered, three-room shack the size of a studio apartment, crammed with a wood stove, overstuffed bookcases and jars of pickling vegetables.
