The former president of Uruguay José ‘Pepe’ Mujica He died on Tuesday in Montevideo to the 89 yearsa year after they discovered a Malignant tumor in the esophagus.
“With deep pain we communicated that our partner Pepe Mujica died. President, militant, reference and driver. We are going to miss a lot of dear. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people, “the current president of the South American country said in his account, Yamandú Orsi.
For its part, its political force, the leftist Broad Fronthe published in the same social network: “Pepe was not just a leader. It was a way of understanding the world. We have his voice, his example, his stubborn hope. Until always, companion “. Meanwhile, various political leaders from Uruguay and the world also remembered Mujica with messages on their networks.
On April 29 of last year, Mujica announced at a press conference that he had a tumor in the esophagus. “I need to inform you that last Friday I attended the (Medical Center) Casmu to make me a check in which it was discovered that I have a tumor in the esophagus, which is obviously very committed and that it is doubly complex in my case, because I suffer an immune disease more than 20 years ago,” said the former president.
A short time later, he pointed out that the tumor was malignant and should be treated with radiotherapy, a procedure that was carried out in Montevideo. On December 27, the former president underwent a Surgical intervention in which a stent in the esophagus was successfully placed. “We did it today because the situation required it at this time. This will allow him to continue feeding orally,” his personal doctor said after the intervention, his personal doctor, Raquel Pannone. Months before, Mujica had made a Gastroestomy For food.
In January of this year, Mujica reported in an interview with the local weekly search that the cancer that was discovered in the esophagus had expanded to the liver.
In the first months of this year, the ex -president participated in some public events, including a tribute made by the Frente Amplio and a meeting organized by the Colorado Party To celebrate the 40 years of the return of democracy.
