In an emotional statement, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, expressed his deepest sorrow to the people of Uruguay for the physical departure of former president José "Pepe" Mujica, an emblematic figure of Latin American politics.
"Pepe was an tireless fighter for social justice, humility in power, and the dignity of peoples. Today Latin America mourns one of its most honest and brave sons," said Maduro.
The Venezuelan leader emphasized the need to follow Mujica's legacy in defense of sovereignty, equity, and peace among nations.
A loss that transcends borders.
