Tag: José Mujica

• Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  José Mujica announces the progress of his disease: “I am doomed, this is as far as I've come”

  

  Former Uruguayan President José Mujica (2010-2015) revealed that the esophageal cancer he was diagnosed with in April 2023 has spread to his liver, which he considers an end point in his medical treatment. “I am dying. I don't want to suffer in vain, my body can't take any more,” he declared in an interview published Thursday by the weekly Búsqueda.

• Friday, December 27th 2024 - 08:14 UTC

  Topolansky under investigation for false testimony in crimes against humanity cases

  

  The former vice-president of Uruguay, Lucía Topolansky, will be investigated by prosecutor Eliana Travers after her statements about alleged false testimonies in cases of crimes against humanity during the civil-military dictatorship in Uruguay. Topolansky's comments, made in the book “Los indomables” by journalist Pablo Cohen, generated widespread controversy, as she suggested that some statements in these cases would have been fabricated.

• Tuesday, December 24th 2024 - 10:16 UTC

  Uruguay: Topolansky says she will not recant

  

  Former Uruguayan VicePresident and First Lady Lucía Topolansky Monday sent a letter to a group of relatives of people who disappeared during the military dictatorship saying she would not backtrack on saying that some witnesses had lied during the trials of those who committed these atrocities.

• Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 16:58 UTC

  Controversy over Lucía Topolansky's statements on false testimonies in crimes against humanity

  

  The former vice-president of Uruguay, Lucía Topolansky, generated a strong controversy when she affirmed that some people lied before Justice in cases investigating crimes against humanity committed during the civil-military dictatorship. Her statements, made in an interview for the book Los indomables, have been criticized by victims, prosecutors and human rights organizations.

• Tuesday, April 30th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  President Lacalle Pou and other leaders send Pepe Mujica their support

  

  Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou Monday got in touch with his predecessor José 'Pepe' Mujica to offer all the help he might need after announcing earlier in the day that he had esophagus cancer. Lacalle telephoned Mujica at around 5 pm, it was reported in Montevideo.

• Monday, April 29th 2024 - 16:07 UTC

  Former President José Mujica reveals that he suffers from cancer

  

  Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica revealed on Monday that he had been diagnosed with a tumor in his esophagus following a routine medical examination on Friday. At a press conference surrounded by leaders, activists and supporters of his Frente Amplio party, the world-renowned political figure vowed to continue his activism despite the health challenge.

• Thursday, February 15th 2024 - 10:40 UTC

  Uruguay must pay some US$ 80 million for the 2012 closing of Pluna

  

  After a ruling issued Tuesday by a World Bank arbitration tribunal, the Uruguayan State will have to pay some US$ 30 million over the closing of the former flag carrier Pluna, which has triggered reciprocal accusations between the country's main political forces ahead of this year's presidential elections.

• Wednesday, January 31st 2024 - 15:21 UTC

  A company has started the process to become the new Uruguayan flag airline

  

  Sociedad Uruguaya de Aviación (SUA), a privately owned company, has begun the process of becoming Uruguay's new flag carrier. The endeavor is led by Antonio Rama, a Uruguayan commander who has been based in Doha for a decade.

• Monday, January 22nd 2024 - 14:02 UTC

  José “Pepe” Mujica criticizes Milei's fanaticism, fears an authoritarian shift in Argentina

  

  In a press conference on Sunday, former Uruguayan President José Mujica shared his thoughts on the policies of Argentine President Javier Milei since taking office on December 10.

• Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 08:25 UTC

  Lula and Pepe hope Massa wins Sunday's runoff in Argentina

  

  Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former Uruguayan head of state José “Pepe” Mujica called on Argentines to vote for Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Sunday's runoff with Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei.