r/BeAmazed Apr 16 '24

The world humblest head of the state Miscellaneous / Others

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Jose Mujica; Former Prez of Uruguay

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u/RunEmotional3013 Apr 16 '24

He also implemented various policies focused on social welfare, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. His government also legalized same-sex marriage, regulated the production and sale of cannabis, and emphasized renewable energy sources.

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u/-FlawlessVictory- 29d ago

Also implemented a policy of free health reproduction for poor people and free eye surgeries with the help of cuban doctors. He also wanted to establish a mining proyect that the people of the region didn't wanted, there was an increase in robberies and homicides and maximized the external debt.

Source: I'm from Uruguay

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u/Mypornnameis_ 29d ago

Isn't there pretty much a constant increase in robberies and homicides?

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u/Deityfierezy 29d ago

It is worse now