José Mujica, Uruguay’s Humble and Revolutionary Ex-President, Dies at 89

José Mujica, the former president of Uruguay known for his humble lifestyle and progressive reforms, has died at 89. Once a Marxist guerrilla, Mujica became a beloved national and international figure for his plain-spoken philosophy and radical approach to democracy.

During his presidency, he oversaw an economic boom, reduced poverty, and legalized abortion, same-sex marriage, and marijuana. Mujica was often called 'the world's poorest president' due to his austere way of living and rejection of luxury.

His legacy is marked by both his transformative policies and his personal example of modesty and integrity.