Former Uruguayan president and guerrilla leader Jose Mujica dies at 89 years old

Uruguay's former President Jose "Pepe" Mujica died on Tuesday aged 89, following a battle with cancer.

Known globally for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies, Mujica served as Uruguay's president from 2010 to 2015.

A former guerrilla with the Tupamaros movement, Mujica spent nearly 15 years in prison during Uruguay's military dictatorship in the 1970s and 80s.

After release, when democracy was restored in the country, he returned to politics, eventually leading the country and implementing significant reforms such as the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage, and the recreational use of marijuana.