José Mujica
40th president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
José Alberto "Pepe" Mujica Cordano (born 20 May 1935) is an Uruguayan politician. He served as President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
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José Mujica | |
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40th President of Uruguay | |
In office March 1, 2010 – March 1, 2015 | |
Vice President | Danilo Astori |
Preceded by | Tabaré Vázquez |
Succeeded by | Tabaré Vazquez |
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Born | José Alberto Mujica Cordano (1935-05-20) May 20, 1935 (age 89) Montevideo, Uruguay |
Nationality | Uruguayan |
Political party | Broad Front |
Spouse(s) | Lucía Topolansky |
Profession | Farmer |
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He won the 2009 presidential election and took office as President on 1 March 2010. He has been called "the world's 'poorest' president" because he donates around 90 percent of his $12,000 monthly salary to charities to help poor people and small entrepreneurs.[1]