Various international leaders express their regret for the death of the former Uruguayan president José “Pepe” Mujica. Through messages on social networks, their political legacy, their commitment to social justice and their role as a symbol of the Latin American left.
The president of Colombia Gustavo Petro He was one of the first to publicly react to the death of Mujica. In your account of XGustavo Petro defined him as “the great revolutionary” and expressed his desire that Latin America progress towards greater regional integration, evoking the figure of the Uruguayan ex -president as a symbol of that union.
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Pepe Mujica, the great revolutionary, the president of Uruguay, has died.
Goodbye friend. Hopefully Latin America, one day, has anthem, hopefully South America is called, someday: Amazon.
Today I firmly believe that the Latin American integration project goes on to set up, … pic.twitter.com/u6lt9ljfac
– Gustavo Petro (@Petrogustavo) May 13, 2025
Evo Moralesthe former president of Bolivia also expressed his pain for the death of Mujica, whom he considered an ideological brother and reference. Through a tweet, he highlighted his commitment to Latin American integration and his example of life. “All Latin America is mourning,” Morales wrote, while sending his condolences to the Uruguayan people Already the militancy companions of the exmandatario.
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It deeply hurts the departure of my brother Pepe Mujica. I always remember your advice full of experience and wisdom. He was a fervent believer in integration and the big homeland. His teachings and his great example remain. I get a hug to your family, … pic.twitter.com/a1jepiznrc
– Evo Morales Ayma (@evoespueblo) May 13, 2025
The Ecuadorian ex -president Rafael Correa He fired Mujica with a brief but emotional message on his social networks. He accompanied a photograph of former Uruguayan president with the phrase: “We left Pepe …”, adding an emoji of sadness.
The Spanish Eurodiputa Irene Montero He fired Mujica with one of his most remembered phrases, remembering the impact of his figure on generations committed to social transformation. “That Vuele Alto Pepe Mujica. Thank you for everything”Montero wrote, citing his words about the struggle for equality and the sense of living with dignity.
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“I belong to a generation that wanted to change the world, I was crushed, defeated, sprayed, but I still dream that it is worth fighting so that people can live a little better and with a greater sense of equality”
That Vuele Alto Pepe Mujica. Thanks for everything pic.twitter.com/rrr4jiypsr
– Irene Montero (@irenemontero) May 13, 2025
Claudia Sheinbaumthe president of Mexicohe regretted with Mujica’s departure and defined it as an example for Latin America and the world. In a tweet through his official account, he highlighted his wisdom, thought and simplicity, and sent his condolences to family, friends and the Uruguayan people, adding to the duel for the loss of the ex -president.
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We deeply regret the death of our beloved Pepe Mujica, example for Latin America and the entire world for the wisdom, thought and simplicity that characterized him. We externalize our sadness and condolences to family, friends and the people of Uruguay. pic.twitter.com/ygaknskesn
– Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@claudiashein) May 13, 2025
The former president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchneralso spoke after Mujica’s death. In an emotional message posted in “X”, he recalled it as “a great man who dedicated his life to militancy and his homeland.” In addition, he expressed his support for Lucía Topolansky and the Uruguayan people: “Pepe, we’re going to miss you a lot.”
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Latin America dismisses a great man who dedicated his life to militancy and his homeland.
Pepe, we’re going to miss you a lot.
Lucia … my heart is with you and with all the Uruguayan people. pic.twitter.com/cpsnynplep
– Cristina Kirchner (@cfkargentina) May 13, 2025
The Spanish president Pedro Sánchezhonored him with words of admiration and affection. “A better world. In that he believed, militated and lived Pepe Mujica,” he wrote in his official account, highlighting his way of doing politics “from the heart.” He also sent his love to the family of the former president and the Uruguayan people, closing his message with a meaning: “Eternal, Mujica.”
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A better world. In that he believed, militated and lived Pepe Mujica.
Politics makes sense when it lives like this, from the heart.
My deepest love for your family and for Uruguay.
Eternal, Mujica.
– Pedro Sánchez (@sánchezCastejon) May 13, 2025
The former president, Alberto Fernándezhe fired Pepe Mujica with a message where he highlights his humility, coherence and values, “Pepe Mujica has been an example for a policy that banalizes everything. An example of austerity in a society that rewards those who knead fortunes,” he wrote. And concluded with a personal reflection: “Without Francisco and without Pepethe world is sad and weakens. My memory forever for that great Uruguayan. “
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Pepe Mujica has been an example for a policy that banalizes everything. An example of austerity in a society that rewards those who knead fortunes. Without being, he has been the best of Christians. Without Francisco and without Pepe, the world is sad and weakens. My memory for … pic.twitter.com/jgiszgt2CC
– Alberto Fernández (@alferdez) May 13, 2025
The president of Bolivia, Luis Arceexpressed his regret for Mujica’s death with an emotional message in “X”: “Fly Alto dear Pepe!” Described it as “a real Hope, humility and struggle for social justice ” And he stressed that his legacy will live “in our hearts, in the history of Uruguay and the big homeland.” He also sent his condolences to his partner Lucia Already all their loved ones.
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Alto dear Pepe flies!
With a deeply sad heart we say goodbye to our brother and fellow José “Pepe” Mujica, a true lighthouse of hope, humility and struggle for social justice. His life was a testimony of rebellion and love for his people.
Your legacy … pic.twitter.com/efx1hb29wi
– Luis Alberto Arce Catacora (Lucho Arce) (@luchoxbolivia) May 13, 2025
The president of Chile, Gabriel Boriche fired Mujica with an emotional message in which he evoked his legacy and commitment to justice: “Pepe dear, I imagine you worried about the bitter salad today in the world.” Remembered his teachings and assured that “While our hearts fuck us and there is injustice in the world, it is worth continuing to fight.”. He also promised that the olive tree who planted “flourish” and sent a hug to Lucia, Uruguay and the entire world. “With you, oblivion will be impossible”he concluded.
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Pepe dear, I imagine you are worried about the bitter salad that is today in the world. But if you left us something, it was the incombustible hope that it is possible to do things better -“step by step not to break down” as you told us-, and the unnegotible conviction …
– Gabriel Boric Font (@gabrielboric) May 13, 2025
Source: Ambito