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Editorial: El País

Mujica, la política como ejemplo
May 15, 2025

  • José Mujica, former president of Uruguay, dies at 89; his life was a lesson in political commitment and coherence.
  • Mujica represented an authority that was won through personal example, not through force or spectacle.
  • He led a simple, authentic life, presiding over his country from 2010 to 2015 without ostentation or cynicism.
  • During his tenure, he was responsible for historical reforms including the legalization of abortion, marriage equality and marijuana regulation.
  • Honest and bold in his words, Mujica defended a vision of development centered on dignified life, not on excessive consumption.

Conclusion: With Mujica's death, a style of leadership measured by coherence and commitment bids farewell. His legacy is especially powerful in times of threats and demagoguery, reminding us that power can and should be a tool for service.