Former bank robber turned progressive President of Uruguay, Jose Mujica gives away 90% of his salary and has legalised gay marriage and marijuana. As elections for his successor loom, this report explores his legacy. I see the worlds leaders just worrying themselves with who is going to win the next election. We are missing leadership. We are missing the decision to say, We are going to improve the planet, extols Mujica. At international conferences the former Guerrilla fighter and revolutionary, who spent 13 years in prison, is known for asking provocative questions about big global issues. Yet under Uruguays constitution Mujica cant stand for a second term, and with an election next month the latest polls for his successor havent been good. The main candidate, Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou, is from one of the wealthiest families in the country, who claims to prefer a more formal style. As the controversial man who has welcomed Guantanamo prisoners into the nation is forced to stand down, there are fears his knock on the door and be heard approach will disappear with him.https://youtube/watch?v=lWSvp9Qek_0
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:57:41 +0000
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