Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi arrives to Jose 'Pepe' Mujica's home after his death | AFP

Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi arrives at the house of former president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica after his death. An ex‑guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, Mujica died at the age of 89, the government announces. 'With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend,' Yamandu Orsi says on X.