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Uruguay Hosts the Americas' Left as the Panamerican Congress Enters Its Third Year

Progressive lawmakers from 15+ nations meet in Montevideo for the third Panamerican Congress, as US-Latin America tensions escalate.

Latin Times

Leftist Leaders Gather In Chile With Democracy 'Under Threat'

The leftist leaders of Spain and four South American nations met in Chile on Monday to appeal for unity in the face of US protectionism and a rise in extremism worldwide.

International Business Times

Uruguay Bids Farewell To Popular Ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay on Wednesday began bidding farewell to its former leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla fighter who won global fame for his humility as the so-called "world's poorest president."

International Business Times

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Jose ‘Pepe’ Mujica, ex-president of Uruguay, former guerrilla and cannabis reformer, dies aged 89

The one-time guerrilla and later president of Uruguay enacted progressive reforms that carried his reputation well beyond South America

The Independent UK

Uruguay's 'Poorest President' Mujica Dies Aged 89

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Jose Mujica: Uruguay's Tractor-driving Leftist Icon

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, who has died aged 89, won over legions of fans by adopting a humble lifestyle, giving away most of his salary to charity and driving around in a sky blue Volkswagen Beetle.

International Business Times

'We're Messing Up:' Uruguay Icon Mujica On Strongman Rule In Latin America

Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.

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Iconic Uruguayan Ex-leader Hails Country's Swing Left As 'Farewell Gift'

Uruguay's ex-president Jose Mujica, who at 89 is an icon for leftists across Latin America, hailed the return of the left to power in his country's weekend elections as a "farewell gift."

International Business Times

Uruguayans Head To Polls With Left Hoping For Comeback

Uruguayans go to the polls Sunday, with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose "Pepe" Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory driven by concerns over crime and taxes.

International Business Times

Uruguay Readies For Polls With Left Hoping For Comeback

Uruguayans go to the polls Sunday with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose Mujica hoping to reclaim the country's top job five years after a right-wing victory based on concerns over crime and taxes.

International Business Times

Teacher Vs Veterinarian: Uruguay's Presidential Frontrunners

A leftist history teacher and a center-right veterinarian will go head-to-head for the presidency of South America's most stable democracy, Uruguay, after a first round of voting on Sunday.

International Business Times

Left, Center-right Candidates To Duel In Uruguay Presidential Runoff: Estimates

A leftist history teacher and a center-right veterinarian will duel for the presidency of Uruguay next month after topping the first round of elections Sunday, projections based on partial results showed.

International Business Times

Left Seeks To Unseat Conservative In Uruguay President Vote

Uruguayans voted Sunday in presidential elections with a leftist favored to unseat the incumbent conservative, although a runoff looked likely.

International Business Times

Teacher, Vet, Lawyer Vie For Presidency Of Progressive Uruguay

Voters in Latin America's most stable democracy, Uruguay, go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election pitting a left-wing history teacher against a conservative veterinarian and a bodybuilding lawyer.

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