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Uruguay's Mujica, world's 'poorest president,' dies aged 89

WORLD NEWS
14-05-2025 13:30 HKT
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Uruguay's former President Jose "Pepe" Mujica looks on during an event marking 40 years of democracy, in Montevideo, Uruguay, March 27, 2025. (Reuters)
Uruguay's former President Jose "Pepe" Mujica looks on during an event marking 40 years of democracy, in Montevideo, Uruguay, March 27, 2025. (Reuters)
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