Former Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, stressed that Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, is in the category of myth of the people, and active and committed to concrete things that make the lives of people»
Speaking to reporters after the visit, Mujica said that he talked with Fidel about a number of issues, including the recent proliferation of the Zika virus»
The former President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and now Senator Jose Mujica traveled to Cuba to participate in the 2nd International Conference “With All and for the Good of All”»
Oncologist doctor Tabaré Vázquez, who ruled Uruguay from 2005 to 2010, today vowed his second presidential term.»
Cuban President Raul Castro arrived in Montevideo to take part in the assumption of president elect of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez to be held this Sunday.»
Voting in Uruguay’s second round of presidential elections began at 8am this morning. More than 2,600,000 eligible voters are expected to cast their vote at 7,000 polling stations across the country.»
Tabaré Vázquez, of the governing Frente Amplio (FA), and Luis Lacalle Pou, candidate for the opposing Partido Nacional, will confront each other again in a second electoral round next November 30, surveys confirmed.»
Uruguayan president Jose Mujica asked Barack Obama to take action and free the three Cuban anti-terrorists, who are still in US prisons, since the issue is a major factor to improve relations with Cuba.»
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica rejected the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba and warned about the attempts to impose sanctions on Venezuela.»
Jose Mujica, president of the Republic of Uruguay held a meeting with Fidel, and was officially welcomed by Cuba President Raul Castro.»
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