Death of Former Uruguayan President José Mujica

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known for his radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy, and simple lifestyle, has died at the age of 89. His presidency from 2010-2015 transformed Uruguay into one of the world's healthiest and most socially liberal democracies. Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla, legalized marijuana, same-sex marriage, and abortion rights, and established Uruguay as a leader in alternative energy.