Pepe Mujica: From political prisoner to Uruguayan president | Ep 36 Stories of Resistance

José “Pepe” Mujica was a former political prisoner who suffered more than a decade of prison and torture under Uruguay’s military dictatorship. He rose to become the country’s president from 2010 through 2015.They called him the world’s humblest president. He was often seen driving himself in his 1987 baby blue VW bug. He lived on a farm. His clothes were simple. So were his words and his actions. Yet he created tremendous change and left an indelible mark on the tiny country of Uruguay and the entire region of Latin America.This is episode 36 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we’ll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark timesIf you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review.  You can also follow Michael Fox’s reporting and support his work and this podcast at patreon.com/mfox.Written and produced by Michael Fox. Resources: Below are some excellent videos in Spanish.Las frases más memorables de Mujica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIEphwjxKwo PEPE MUJICA se despide por sorpresa: "Hasta siempre, les doy mi corazón": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu2Erk16boU Here is a video of people staying goodbye to Mujica on the streets of Uruguay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWK4INMcnqwSubscribe to Stories of Resistance podcast hereBecome a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!