A sample of greater aggravation in his state was the fact that he had not gone to vote on Sunday in the departmental electionswhere he saw his wife, the former vice president Lucia Topolanskywho in the last hours said the ex -president was “on the plateau.”
Politics dismisses José Mujica
After the news, different figures of national policy began to fire the Uruguayan ex -president through social networks, one of them being the governor of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillofwho wrote: “Pursued, tortured and imprisoned for fighting a dictatorship and in favor of a better world.”
“Popular leader, protagonist of Uruguayan democracy and great president of his country, whom he loved deeply. Pepe Mujica left his life, but also He left an immense example of struggle, integrity and commitment to social justice. Until always, Pepe“He concluded in his X.
The former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner He also published a message in his account, where he said that “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“, hill.
The relationship between Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and José “Pepe” Mujica was marked by a political and personal closeness, forged during his presidencies in Argentina and Uruguay, respectively. The Uruguayan ex -president publicly praised Cristina several times and participated in acts with her, always highlighting the importance of Latin American unity. His relationship symbolized a stage of fluid dialogue between the two countries.
The holder of the PRO and former president Mauricio Macrion the other hand, he referred to Mujica in his social networks: “My memory and my respect for Pepe Mujica. He was an honest person, committed to his ideas and the history of his country. My condolences to the Uruguayan people, his family and friends.”
The chief of government of the City of Buenos Aires also joined the farewell messages, Jorge Macri: “I regret the death of José” Pepe “Mujica. In full, honest, good people. An example. A man who left their mark on his land and throughout the region. My condolences to his family and all the Uruguayan people.”
The former Minister of Economy, Sergio Massahe said: “There are leaders who mark a course for what they say, for what they do and, also, for how they live. Pepe was one of them. consistent, honest, committed to social justice and the humblest. For those who believe in a policy with values, Your example will continue to be a guide“
For its part, the social leader Juan recordoismember of the Patria Grande Front, who made a meaning after the death of Mujica: “Exactly two years we share an afternoon in the Pepe farm that, aware of the finitude of human life and the importance of historical continuity, I was already preparing his last lessons for those who happen today in the struggle for a more fair and more human society. Until always, Pepe. “
Under that line, leaders of Peronism also fired the former Uruguayan ex -president, including the former chief of cabinet and candidate for Buenos Aires legislator Juan Manuel Abal Medina: “A huge classmate and a great teacher, who was lucky to know, listen and learn. A man who never lowered his arms, who never hid his ideals, who always raised the flags of social justice, humility and coherence.”
“A reference that, with his life, taught us that politics can be done without betraying the convictions and that you can fight without losing tenderness,” he added.
The former Foreign Ministry official, Francisco Cafierohe also contributed his message, expressing that Mujica “was a militant without time, his ideas inspired millions that we continue to dream and fight for a better world.”
For his part, the mayor of La Plata, Julio Alakdefined the deceased former president of the neighboring country as a “reference of humility, coherence and the struggle for social justice in Latin America.” He added: “His example and his word will remain forever in the memory of our peoples.”
The former governor of Chaco and provincial deputy elected for Peronism also sent a message Jorge Capanich He considered that it is an “irreparable loss” for Uruguay. “As governor we shared a meeting with the great Luis Landriscina and Domingo Peppo as mayor of Villa Ángela. He left us an extraordinary message at the Cultural Center of the Bicentennial by planting a tree for peace and the atmosphere”
On the other hand, the Senator of Union for the Homeland (UXP) Anabel Fernández Sagasti He pondered that the late former president leaves “a legacy of struggle, humility and love for the people,” he wrote in his X account. “Thank you for teaching us that you can be firm without losing the tenderness.”
“Pepe Mujica died, a leader who transcended borders for his coherence, austerity and commitment to the most humble. His legacy leaves a deep mark on Latin American politics. That he rests in peace,” said the UCR senator Maximiliano Abad.
Source: Ambito
