The Uruguayan government has declared three days of national mourning in honor of the late former President Jose "Pepe" Mujica.

Thousands of people mourning the death of their former leader, affectionately known as “Pepe,” joined the procession as Mujica’s flag-covered coffin, borne on a gun carriage, made its way through dow...

Mujica became widely known for his humble lifestyle, often opting to live in his modest rural home and donating most of his presidential salary to charity.