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

Mujica, who was often called by nickname Pepe and served as president from 2010 through 2015, was 89 years old.

Uruguay’s president, Yamandú Orsi, announced Mujica’s death in a post on X Tuesday.