A decade ago, the world had a brief fascination with José Mujica.
He was the folksy president of Uruguay who had shunned his nation’s presidential palace to live in a tiny tin-roof home with his wife and three-legged dog.
In speeches to world leaders, interviews with foreign journalists and documentaries on Netflix, Pepe Mujica, as he is universally known, shared countless tales from a life story fit for film.
But Mr. Mujica’s legacy will be more than his colorful history and commitment to austerity.
He became one of Latin America’s most influential and important figures in large part for his plain-spoken philosophy on the path to a better society and happier life.
Persons:
José Mujica, Pepe Mujica
Organizations:
Netflix
Locations:
Uruguay, American