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José Mujica

President José Mujica of Uruguay

President José Mujica of Uruguay,"Lives in a run-down house on Montevideo's outskirts with no servants at all. His security detail: two plainclothes officers parked on a dirt road." He hangs his laundry on a clothesline outside his home. Ref. Source 2

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Uruguay's President rips into UN officials:

Jose "Pepe" Mujica shot back on Friday at the president of the International Narcotics Control Board, a U.N. Agency, for saying that his administration refused to meet with the agency's officials before legalizing marijuana this week. Ref. Source 7

José Mujica History & Civil Business Politics

Uruguay's Mujica Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is with Whopping Donations:

Uruguay's outgoing President Mujica is known world-wide for his generosity and humble lifestyle, but his revelation Friday that he donated US$550,000 over during his five years as president will still come as a shock to many who are unused to politicians practicising what they preach. Ref. Source 8

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What;s the reason for his generosity, there has to be some catch to it because no one, specially a politician, will give away that kind of money.