Jose Mujica, the former president of Uruguay and a former Marxist guerrilla, has died at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by current president Yamandu Orsi, who praised him as a significant leader. Mujica had been battling esophageal cancer, which eventually spread to his liver. Despite his illness, he actively campaigned for his protege Orsi's candidacy in national elections. Known for his simple lifestyle and profound philosophical insights, Mujica transformed Uruguay into a progressive nation, legalizing marijuana and same-sex marriage, and championing abortion rights.
During his 2010-2015 presidency, Mujica... oversaw the transformation of his small South American nation into one of the world's most socially liberal democracies.
In his final interview, Mujica repeatedly answered interview questions with philosophical aphorisms... We are too focused on wealth and not on happiness.
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