A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a hostage by the dictatorship between 1973 and 1985. Topolansky is being talked about as a potential vice president for tabare vazquez, who preceded her husband jose mujica in office and is a likely frontrunner to retake the presidency in 2014. Mujica also refuses to wear a tie, and it has nothing to do with fashion. Uruguays departing leader, jose mujica, has acquired almost celebrity status, not just for his political achievements, but also for his humble lifestyle, writes the bbcs wyre davies. Dec 30, 20 this is a followup of the sketch of december 20. His net worth upon taking office in 2010 amounted to. In 1940, when mujica was five his father died who was a small farmer and went bankrupt. This volume compiles a selection of his most memorable quotes from where there is much to learn. And this is what he wants us to know about happiness. Jose mujica, nicknamed pepe mujica, was president of uruguay from 2010 to 2015. May 12, 2014 in march 2014 vice went to uruguay to interview the countrys president, jose pepe mujica. Lucy cordano was born in carmelo, where her parents had bought 2 hectares 4. Mar 01, 2015 uruguays departing leader, jose mujica, has acquired almost celebrity status, not just for his political achievements, but also for his humble lifestyle, writes the bbcs wyre davies.
Pepe mujica was born on may 20, 1935 in montevideo, uruguay as jose alberto mujica cordano. Jose mujica, aka pepe, is a survivor from a world he himself wiped off the map. Jose pepe mujica, now former president of uruguay, is a remarkable man. If i asked people to live as i live, they would kill me, mujica said during an interview in his small but cosy onebedroom home set. President mujica has rejected the use of the presidential palace and chosen to stay living in his house, a small farm on the outskirts of montevideo. Correspondingly, during an interview he once stated.
The above vision is from a quote by jose mujica in an interview with the economist in august this year. Mujica is the president of uruguay, a country with a population of only 3. Uruguay bids farewell to jose mujica, its pauper president. He thus cited salvador allende who said in an interview in 1971. With just his threelegged dog manuela and two police officers for security, mujica lives on a small farm on the outskirts of the capital montevideo. Mujicas austere dwelling after driving down ohiggins road, past groves of lemon trees. Mujicas mothers parents were extremely poor immigrants from italy. Guardian interview with jose mujica, president of uruguay. A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a. Mar 24, 2015 an interview with uruguays jose mujica. Montevideo, uruguay it is clear where jose mujicas priorities lie. Dws jenny perez schmidt quizzes uruguays president jose mujica on his fight against poverty, the legalization of marijuana and latin. Uruguayan expresident mujica is no saint, but a politician.
When his father was crushed by heavy debt, which eventually led to his death, jose was forced to help his family survive. Warrior, philosopher, president and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. He is the former revolutionary ideologue who was shot six times by police in the 1970s, tortured, imprisoned for. Poor people are those who only work to try to keep an expensive lifestyle, and always. Manuel mujica lainez books list of books by author manuel. Smoking weed with the president of uruguay full length. Jose pepe mujica tells us what happiness really is lifegate. Jose mujica, uruguayan politician who served as president of uruguay 201015 after being long imprisoned for his guerrilla activities with the tupamaro revolutionary organization. His mothers parents were very poor immigrants from liguria. Martin mcquillan meets jose mujica to discuss education and philosophy. Twelve years later, ive since learned that jose mujica is probably uruguays biggest, dirtiest lie. President of uruguay jose mujicas revolutionary approach. Interview excerpt with jose mujica from the movie human. The economist recently interviewed jose mujica, uruguays president, at his farmhouse outside montevideo.
Mujica s father was a small farmer who went bankrupt shortly before his death in 1940, when his son was five. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jose mujica was born on 20 may 1935 to the father, demetrio mujica, and mother, lucy cordano. Interview interview with uruguays president jose mujica. If, after casting our ballots, we dont buy books instead of new cell phones, dont use less gas, dont do.
Mujica has acquired a reputation as a profound thinker in modern politics, employing philosophy to analyse the global scene. Books are important to the former guerrilla fighter who spent a total of years in jail, two of them lying at the bottom of an old horse trough. At that time uruguay was a prosperous country, sending beef and wool to wartorn europe. I find myself arguing with my argentinian, chilean, or spaniard friends when they say. A member of the broad front coalition of leftwing parties. Since becoming leader of uruguay in 2010, the former guerilla leader has won plaudits worldwide for living within his means, decrying excessive consumption and pushing ahead with policies on samesex marriage, abortion and cannabis legalisation that have. Growing up in the poor and remote section of his native country, he had a difficult start in life. Jose pepe mujica, uruguays former president, is presenting his new book, a black. Uruguays mujica talks up brazil ties the washington post. Oct 25, 2014 doubleedged sword mujica, popularly known as pepe, has an approval rating of nearly 60 percent, according to a recent poll. Doubleedged sword mujica, popularly known as pepe, has an approval rating of nearly 60 percent, according to a recent poll. A book to rethink your role in todays democracy click here for the spanish version click here to purchase in the united states, the president comes to.
He has been married to lucia topolansky since 2005. I learned a lesson not to intervene from the outside. A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a hostage by the dictatorship. See more ideas about thoughts, some good quotes and life quotes. A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a hostage. I earn more than i need, even if its not enough for others. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on. A former marxist guerrilla fighter, hes the ideal of an austere, humble leader. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jose pepe mujica during the presentation of his book a back sheep to. Vice podcast special with jose pepe mujica youtube. Uruguay a conversation with president jose mujica americas. Dec 24, 2015 jose mujica, nicknamed pepe mujica, was president of uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
Mujica was released from prison in 1985 when democracy was restored in his country. A former leader of the marxist tupamaros, the countrys main guerrilla group, he spent years in prison under the military dictatorship in uruguay, which held power from 1973 to 1985. Im called the poorest president, but i dont feel poor. Former president of uruguay, jose mujica, speaks on happiness, governance, consumerism, climate, revolution, human nature and confronting reality. An outspoken senator, former tupamaro guerrilla and key member of her countrys ruling coalition, she is more than qualified to follow her. A former guerrilla with the tupamaros, he was imprisoned for 12 years during the military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s. Jose mujica was the former president of uruguay, who is known for implementing progressive reforms and legalizing marijuana sales in the country. In the interview at his farmhouse here on the outskirts of. He is fond of quoting seneca to his fellow world leaders and is known for his metaphysical reflections on life. Despite his fatigue and the pressing issues of state, as the interview progresses a remarkable thing happens. Our interview with mujica forms part of a wider film project about latin america, asking what europe can learn from south america after austerity. Uruguays president jose mujica pauses during an interview at his home on the outskirts of montevideo, uruguay in may 2014. Sep 11, 2015 jose mujica, nicknamed pepe mujica, was president of uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
Learn more about mujicas life and career, including his tenure as president. Sep 18, 2015 10 minutes of wisdom from the worlds most humble political figure. I earn more than i need the man described as the worlds poorest president discusses uruguays move to legalise marijuana. A man whos lifestyle differs radically from other heads of state. Jun 27, 2014 modest yet bold, liberal and funloving. He took this sense of toughness with him when he joined an armed revolutionary group. Jose mujica, a former guerrilla who took office in 2010, shuns opulence, donates most of his salary and lives modestly, as he says a leader of a proper democracy should. The economist recently interviewed jose mujica, uruguays president, at his farmhouse outside montevideo see article. Well, its not every day that a former bank robber and guerrilla fighter who spent years in prison goes on to achieve the highest office in the land. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Interview with the former marxist guerrilla turned president, who shares.
His full name was jose alberto pepe mujica cordano. Known as worlds humblest president, jose mujica was born on 20th may 1935 in montevideo, uruguay. We have also been filming in the town of punta del este, a welltodo seaside resort two hours drive from montevideo, and were invited to meet its mayor. From armed struggle to the presidency march 24, 2015 carlos gabetta uruguay 0 its worth fighting for people to have a bit more food, a better roof over their heads, better health, better education, and be able to spend their days on this earth the best they can. The guardian interview was published on november 19. Jose mujica seems to be a character born from a fantasy novel, but the president is very real. Lessons from jose mujicas, the poorest president in the world. Uruguay bids farewell to jose mujica, its pauper president bbc news. Dec, 20 if i asked people to live as i live, they would kill me, mujica said during an interview in his small but cosy onebedroom home set amid chrysanthemum fields outside montevideo.
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