They deny the fake news “Pepe Mujica died”

The fake news originated from a fraudulent link from a supposed Fox News portal, which claimed that Mujica had died in a California hospital. Many believed the news, showing their concern on social networks.

According to the content of the false site, the former president would have been transferred to USA to receive treatment for an unspecified disease. The publication even detailed that Mujica had been hospitalized for three days in the Bakersfield Heart Hospital before his death, attributing his death to heart problems.

To increase the credibility of the lie, the portal included a salleged family statement confirming the news and mentioning that the political leader had suffered chest pains for a long time.

Despite the information lacked verified sources and contained obvious signs of being false, the rumor spread quickly, especially in Uruguay. Dozens of users lamented the alleged losssharing messages of condolence and despite the figure of Mujica, who enjoys great respect at a national and international level.

Relatives denied the news:

However, journalists like Gustavo Sylvestre and Manolo Álvarez Cede They were responsible for categorically denying the news. Sylvestre published on his X account (exTwitter): “I’m stopping by, simply to tell you that I spoke with Lucia. Pepe the He continues fighting and was doing his usual tasks. in the farm As he put it, it’s day by day.”

For his part, Álvarez Cede also clarified the situation in his profile: “Good morning. I inform you, to the relief and joy of everyone here, that my friend Pepe Mujica has not died (yet), as several publications falsely stated. Pepe andHe is alive, very sick and waiting in peace emotional moment when your destiny becomes your destiny”.

This situation reveals the ease with which fake news spreads on social networks, especially when it comes to relevant public figures. It is a reminder of the importance of check sources and not to share information without first confirming its veracity.

Pepe Mujica’s health

Although it is known that Mujica, 89, faces health problems Due to his advanced age and esophageal cancer that has spreadhe himself spoke openly about his delicate condition and how he faces this stage of his life. Even so, he continues to carry out daily tasks on his farm and stays connected with those around him.

Meanwhile, Mujica continues to be the symbol of struggle and humility that characterizes him, accompanied by his wife Lucia Topolansky and their loved ones, while calmly facing the passage of time.

These days, Mujica is recovering at his farm. Montevideoor after having undergone the placement of a stent or coil to widen the walls of your esophagus, affected by a treatment of radiotherapy. “My cycle is over. Honestly, I’m dying. And the warrior has the right to his rest,” Mujica expressed a few days ago.