José Alberto “Pepe” Mujica Cordano is a Uruguayan politician and legend who was the 40th President of Uruguay between 2010 and 2015. He was famous for being the world poorest president and he was known to donate 90% of his £12000 monthly salary to charities that benefit poor people and small entrepreneurs!
He is quoted as saying “I’m called the poorest President in the world but I don’t feel poor. Poor people are those who work only to keep an expensive lifestyle and always want more.” He has been described as “the world’s ‘humblest’ president.” Citizens from nations like the UK, USA and all through the Western World should take note of this man. He is living proof that politicians do not need to be money obsessed and possessed drones, they’re is an alternative and it is not as unrealistic as some might think.
In September 2013, Mujica addressed the United Nations General Assembly, with a very long speech devoted to humanity and globalization. The speech called on the international community to strengthen efforts to preserve the planet for future generations and highlighted the power of the financial systems and the impact of economic fallout on ordinary people. He urged a return to simplicity, with lives founded on human relationships, love, friendship, adventure, solidarity and family, instead of lives shackled to the economy and the markets.
On 1 March 2015, Mujica’s term as president came to an end. According to BBC correspondent Wyre Davies, “Mujica left office with a relatively healthy economy and with social stability those bigger neighbours could only dream of.”
José Alberto “Pepe” Mujica Cordano deserves huge respect and recognition for his compassion. The people of Uruguay also deserve maximum respect for their choice in leader.
