Despite his fatigue and the pressing issues of state, as the interview progresses a remarkable thing happens. Mujicas mothers parents were extremely poor immigrants from italy. In 2008, some thought obama was cut from a similar cloth as his platform aligned him with everday blue. By their example, future generations may see the political being is not to be above others, however, is willing to serve people for a society better. Jun 03, 2014 jose pepe mujica is the onetime guerrilla fighter turned head of state. Sep 18, 2014 jose mujica casts his vote during the presidential election in 2009. Jose pepe mujica tells us what happiness really is lifegate. In his 20 book the end of power, the writer moises naim catalogues the ways leaders of institutionswhether. Warrior, philosopher, president in about nine months, from. Former president of uruguay, jose mujica, speaks on happiness, governance, consumerism, climate, revolution, human nature and confronting reality. Oct 25, 2014 tabare vazquez, the candidate for the broad front in this election, was president prior to mujica, and from 2005 to 2010 laid the foundations for mujicas government. Jul 17, 2014 uruguays president, jose mujica, has become a cult favorite in international politics.
Here is another translation by a wonderful speech by mujica. Jose mujica and his philosophy of life how will this legacy affect future generations. A member of the broad front coalition of leftwing parties, mujica was minister of. Migual rojoafpgetty images in the 1980s and 90s the governments led by. Dear compatriots, presidents, gentlemen, foreign affairs ministers, colleagues of these years of vicissitudes, i have to thank you infinitely. He is an actor, known for get the weed 2017, tupamaros 1997 and human 2015. Jose pepe mujica, uruguays former president, is presenting his new book, a black sheep to power, in italy.
A former guerrilla with the tupamaros, he was imprisoned for 12 years during the military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s. Mujica has acquired a reputation as a profound thinker in modern politics, employing philosophy to analyse the global scene. Jose alberto pepe mujica cordano is a uruguayan politician who served as the 40th. And this is what he wants us to know about happiness. Unfortunately, the book carries all the hallmarks of a. His full name was jose alberto pepe mujica cordano. I earn more than i need, even if its not enough for others. The president is a blatant fool, an easily controlled puppet of the mexican rich elite and the us politicalcorporate interests. A former urban guerrilla fighter with the tupamaros and a member of the broad front coalition of leftwing parties, mujica was minister of livestock, agriculture, and fisheries from 2005 to 2008 and a senator. Despite his violent past and prison record as a former terrorist, mujica was elected president of uruguay in a landslide victory in 2010. Uruguays departing leader, jose mujica, has acquired almost celebrity status, not just for his political achievements, but also for his humble lifestyle, writes the bbcs wyre davies. Jose mujica, in full jose alberto mujica cordano, born may 20, 1935, montevideo, uruguay, uruguayan politician who served as president of uruguay 201015 after being long imprisoned for his guerrilla activities with the tupamaro revolutionary organization. A man whos lifestyle differs radically from other heads of state.
Interview excerpt with jose mujica from the movie human. Twelve years later, ive since learned that jose mujica is probably uruguays biggest, dirtiest lie. Jose mujica, nicknamed pepe mujica, was president of uruguay from 2010 to 2015. Stephen gregory acknowledges that he wrote his book jose pepe mujica. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I am a rough kind of peasant and the only merit i have is being a little basque, stubborn, tough, insistent, constant, and thats. In one telephone interview, with president jose mujica, the voice of the president was recorded on one device from the phone line, and the voice of the simultaneous english translation was recorded on another device. President mujica has rejected the use of the presidential palace and chosen to stay living in his house, a small farm on the outskirts of montevideo. I was deeply moved by this speech by mujica, and it expressed many views i share with the man i am proud to have voted to be president of my country. Warrior, philosopher, president in about nine months, from conception to completion p. Oct 26, 20 i earn more than i need, even if its not enough for others. After years in solitary, an austere life as uruguays president the.
The economist recently interviewed jose mujica, uruguays president, at his farmhouse outside montevideo. Sep 11, 2015 jose mujica, nicknamed pepe mujica, was president of uruguay from 2010 to 2015. He lectured a roomful of businessmen at the us chamber of commerce about. A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a hostage by the dictatorship between 1973 and 1985. Jose mujica biography jose mujica was the former president of uruguay, who is known for implementing progressive reforms and legalizing marijuana sales in the country. Growing up in the poor and remote section of his native country, he had a difficult start in life. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Some come to ask for help after serving four years as president of his country, mujica is still a powerful member of the uruguayan senate some to offer advice, while others, as his friendly guard turco the turk laughed, are just hippies. Mar 01, 2015 uruguays departing leader, jose mujica, has acquired almost celebrity status, not just for his political achievements, but also for his humble lifestyle, writes the bbcs wyre davies. Unfortunately, the book carries all the hallmarks of a dimly conceived and rushedtogether project. I couldnt even read a book for seven, eight years imagine that.
Join facebook to connect with jose mujica and others you may know. Sep 18, 2015 10 minutes of wisdom from the worlds most humble political figure. Mujica was born to parents of modest means and grew up in a neighbourhood on the. Naming uruguay the country of the year in 20, the economist may very well have described the rising nations head of state, president jose pepe mujica. Known as worlds humblest president, jose mujica was born on 20th may 1935 in montevideo, uruguay.
Smoking weed with the president of uruguay full length. Naming uruguay the country of the year in 20, the economist may very well have described the rising nations head of. Mujica, in fact, played a crucial role in the recent shift in relations between the united states and cuba, having urged several times that president barack obama revise american policy toward cuba. Jose mujica was born on 20 may 1935 to the father, demetrio mujica, and mother, lucy cordano. Human happiness and the environment address by uruguayan. Jose pepe mujica, now former president of uruguay, is a remarkable man. He is the former revolutionary ideologue who was shot six times by police in the 1970s, tortured, imprisoned for. If i asked people to live as i live, they would kill me, mujica said during an interview in his small but cosy onebedroom home set amid. I find myself arguing with my argentinian, chilean, or spaniard friends when they say. International book fair mexico, on sunday 7 december 2014, mujica was interviewed by. Jose mujica and his philosophy of life by rodrigo wesche on prezi.
Much as i was in awe of his eloquence and heartwarming simplicity, i was also appalled by the poor quality of the translation that was inflicted upon the nonspanish speaking attendees of the summit. Jun 27, 2014 modest yet bold, liberal and funloving. Interviews with journalists also reveal that an antichavista sentiment is present in some newsrooms. Jose alberto pepe mujica cordano spanish pronunciation. Its the antithesis of everything mujica represents, so hes probably more baffled than bored. In 1940, when mujica was five his father died who was a small farmer and went bankrupt.
Uruguay bids farewell to jose mujica, its pauper president. Uruguays president, jose mujica, has become a cult favorite in international politics. Martin mcquillan meets jose mujica to discuss education and philosophy. Manuel mujica lainez books list of books by author manuel. A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s, he was detained, like a hostage by the dictatorship. He told obama that americans should smoke less and learn more languages. He has been married to lucia topolansky since 2005. Proper distance and the representation of jose mujica in swedish. May 15, 2014 president jose mujica of uruguay, a 78yearold former marxist guerrilla who spent 14 years in prison, mostly in solitary confinement, recently visited the united states to meet with president. From armed struggle to the presidency march 24, 2015 carlos gabetta uruguay 0 its worth fighting for people to have a bit more food, a better roof over their heads, better health, better education, and be.
A former tupamaros freedom fighter in the 60s and the 70s. Jose mujica, a former guerrilla who took office in 2010, shuns opulence, donates most of his salary and lives modestly, as he says a leader of a proper democracy should. When his father was crushed by heavy debt, which eventually led to his death, jose was forced to help his family survive. From armed struggle to the presidency march 24, 2015 carlos gabetta uruguay 0 its worth fighting for people to have a bit more food, a better roof over their heads, better health, better education, and be able to spend their days on this earth the best they can. He is fond of quoting seneca to his fellow world leaders and is known for his metaphysical reflections on life. Uruguays president jose mujica pauses during an interview at his home on the outskirts of montevideo, uruguay in may 2014. Apr 09, 2015 mujica has acquired a reputation as a profound thinker in modern politics, employing philosophy to analyse the global scene. Migual rojoafpgetty images in the 1980s and 90s the governments led by sanguinettis colorado party, and their. None of these quotes have been in any way digitally altered, spliced, or changed. Jose mujica, a former guerrilla who took office in 2010, shuns. Politicians are often criticised for extravagant lifestyles, but uruguays president lives on a ramshackle farm and gives away most of his income. He took this sense of toughness with him when he joined an armed revolutionary group. Why did uruguay agree to take in guantanamo bay detainees.
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