Overview

• José 'Pepe' Mujica, former President of Uruguay (2010-2015), passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 89 after receiving palliative care for esophageal cancer.
• Current President Yamandú Orsi announced Mujica’s death, leading the nation in mourning and organizing state funeral ceremonies in Montevideo.
• Mujica was celebrated globally for his progressive policies, including the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage, and cannabis during his presidency.
• Renowned for his modest lifestyle, Mujica donated 90% of his salary to social causes and lived on a small rural farm with his wife, Lucía Topolansky.
• His final wishes include being cremated and buried alongside his late dog, Manuela, at his farm, symbolizing his lifelong values of simplicity and integrity.