Thousands attend procession for iconic former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica

Hundreds of people participated in a procession for the iconic former Uruguayan president José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, who died aged 89. A bank robber and former guerrilla who turned to politics, Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015. He was widely admired for his simple lifestyle and commitment to the principle of economic equality José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89 José ‘Pepe’ Mujica obituary