President reinforced tribute to the memory of the former Uruguayan president and expressed the importance of ‘saying goodbye to the people who served as a reference, with a demonstration of much dignity and much respect’
The president of Brazil, is preparing to attend the wake of the former Uruguayan president which will be held in the Uruguayan Parliament. This event marks a significant moment for Lula, which has completed a series of international commitments, including visits to Russia and China. In his statements, Lula emphasized the importance of Mujica for democracy and progressive movements in Latin America. He pointed out that despite having known many personalities throughout his career, none compare to the greatness of the former Uruguayan leader.
“I intend, coming to Brasilia, to go to the burial of Pepe Mujica, because the least we have to do is to say goodbye to the people who served as a reference for us, with demonstration of much dignity and a lot of respect,” said Lula.
During a press conference in Beijing, the petista recalled the legacy of the Uruguayan politician. “Pepe Mujica was not just a leftist militant, a senator, a deputy or a president of the Republic of Uruguay. Pepe Mujica was a very important president for democracy, for the progressive sectors of society, to the left. Because if he had not been born, he would need to be born again, so that we had an example of being human, with a lot of respect, with a lot of respect.” said Lula.
The arrival of Lula to Brasilia is scheduled for the dawn of Thursday (15), after a long flight of approximately 30 hours, which includes the Chinese time zone and replenishment stops. Once landing, the president will immediately board Uruguay. The funeral of Mujica is scheduled to start at 3 pm on Wednesday, and the cremation ceremony will take place on Thursday. Lula must be present in Uruguay on the morning of the same day, demonstrating his respect and admiration for former Uruguayan President.
After paying his honors to Mujica, Lula’s agenda foresees a trip to the State of Espírito Santo on Friday. There, he will participate in the delivery of housing units of the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, one of the main social projects of his government. This commitment reflects Lula’s continuous commitment to promoting accessible housing policies and improving the quality of life of Brazilians.
*With information from Marília Ribeiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
