(FILES) Uruguayan former President Jose Mujica gestures during a ceremony where he was honored for his contribution to the Colombian peace process in Montevideo on February 16, 2023. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)
Montevideo: Former Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, has passed away at the age of 89 after a long illness.
Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi paid tribute to Mujica, describing him as a "president, activist, guide and leader."
Mujica had supported his left-wing coalition during the 2024 elections, which led to Orsi's election as presidency.
