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Interview: From Freedom Fighter to President

José (Pepe) Mujica was President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. A former Tupamaros freedom fighter, he was detained by the dictatorship between 1973 and 1985. Mujica discusses his philosophy of life, politics and justice.

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