Uruguay, José Mujica
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José Mujica, the charismatic former guerrilla fighter who later went on to lead Uruguay and became known as "the world's poorest president" for his austere lifestyle, has died at 89.
Under Jose Mujica's presidency in 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalise marijuana sales
Uruguay mourns the death of its former President, Jose Mujica, fondly known as Pepe. Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015 and passed away at the age of 89. Uruguay's current leader, Yamandu Orsi,
Former Uruguay president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica is in a "terminal" phase of cancer and receiving palliative care, his wife confirmed Monday.