President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) said on Tuesday (13), in Beijing, that he intends to go to the wake of the former president of Uruguay “Pepe” Mujica.
“I intend to get to Brasilia to go to the burial of Pepe Mujica because I think the least we have to do is say goodbye to the people who served as a reference for us with demonstration of much dignity and a lot of respect,” said Lula.
I know very politicians, but none equals the greatness of Pepe Mujica’s soul, he was effectively an exceptional figure, ”the petista added.
The information of the death of Mujica was confirmed by President Yamandú Orsi. The icon of Latin American policy that commanded the country between 2010 and 2015 died on Tuesday (13) at the age of 89.
The advice of the Popular Participation Movement (MPP), founded by Mujica, told the CNN That a procession will leave around 10am, this Wednesday (14), of the Ejecuative Tower, building of the presidency, in the center of Montevideo.
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This content was originally published in Lula says he intends to go to the funeral of Mujica this Wednesday (14) on the website CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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