Socialist leader became supporter of Galatasaray – Sözcü Newspaper

Galatasaray star Lucas Torreira visited Jose Pepe Mujica, known as the “President Without a Palace”, who was the 40th President of Uruguay between 2010 and 2015. Torreria, who also gave Mujica a Galatasaray jersey during his visit, those moments immortally.

It was a MARXIST GUERILLA in the 60’s

Mujica was a member of the Marxist guerrilla group Tupamaros and the National Liberation Movement in Uruguay from the 60s. The Uruguayan media referred to them as ‘Robin Hoods’. The group was carrying out anti-American activities in Uruguay, carrying out propaganda activities in all areas of society, and robbing banks and workplaces involved in illegal activities. The money that came from that was distributed among the poor.

THE LAST DAY THROUGH SEVEN FIRE

During the guerrilla period, Pepe Mujica was shot six times, went to prison four times, went through countless tortures and escaped from prison twice. He spent 14 years of his life in prisons. It has not been washed for two years. He was not even allowed to read newspapers or books for seven years. After this isolation, he suffered from hallucinations for a while. But he didn’t give up. He asked for a book from the psychiatrist who recommended medication.

He gives 90 percent of his salary to charity

Mujica, who donated 90 percent of his $12,000 salary to charities that benefit the poor and small entrepreneurs, lived on what was left after donations, which is $775 a month, that is the average monthly salary in Uruguay.