Former Uruguayan president was 89 years old; Gleisi Hoffmann, Alexandre Padilha and Paulo Teixeira highlighted their legacy
Brazilian politicians mourned, José “Pepe” Mujica, who died on the 3rd (May 13, 2025), at the age of 89. He had esophagus cancer. The death was confirmed by President Yamandú Orsi (Ampla Front, Center left).
The Minister of SRI (Secretariat of Institutional Relations), (PT), death in her official profile in X and stated that Pepe Mujica was “One of those essential people for humanity.”
The Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, who Pepe Mujica “It was one of the sweetest and kinder figures of politics without never being combative in the struggle for a fairer society. A giant leader of Latin America. Reference for all who believe in a democratic, ethical and supportive world.”
The Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, (PT), in his official profile in the X that the “World is sadder without” Mujica. He stated that the former president was a “Model of struggle against oppression, of resilience in the face of arbitrariness”.
Here are other reactions:
- Mayor (Republicans-PB):
- PT leader (Workers Party) in the House of Representatives, (RJ):
- Federal Deputy (PT-RS):
- Minister of Igualdade Racial, Anielle Franco:
Known for his simple lifestyle and progressive policies, Mujica presided over Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. During his term, he approved important social reforms: in 2012, he legalized abortion until the 12th week, making the country a pioneer in South America; In 2013, he sanctioned laws that authorized same -sex marriage and regulated marijuana production, sale and consumption.
