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José Mujica Honored with State Funeral as Uruguay Mourns His Passing

The former president, guerrilla leader, and global symbol of humility died at 89, prompting tributes from Uruguayans and world leaders alike.

Cortejo fúnebre del expresidente uruguayo José Mujica por las calles de Montevideo, este miércoles.
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José Mujica durante una rueda de prensa del Frente Amplio

Overview

  • José Mujica, former president of Uruguay, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 89 after battling terminal esophageal cancer.
  • Uruguay has declared three days of national mourning, with a state funeral procession and a public lying in state at the Legislative Palace in Montevideo.
  • Thousands of Uruguayans gathered to accompany Mujica's funeral cortege, which paused at symbolic locations tied to his political legacy, including the Frente Amplio headquarters.
  • World leaders, including Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, praised Mujica’s humility, progressive reforms, and commitment to social justice.
  • Mujica’s presidency from 2010 to 2015 was marked by transformative policies such as the legalization of same-sex marriage and cannabis, alongside his renowned austere lifestyle.