Cristina Kirchner’s message to José Mujica, after learning of his cancer diagnosis: Strength Pepe!

“This morning I contacted Pepe as soon as I heard the news about his illness. I spoke with him and with Lucía, to convey my love and give him strength. I am sure that this affection is a feeling shared by the Argentine people. Strong Pepe! “, Cristina Kirchner said on her X account, before her Twitter.

Pepe Mujica confirmed that he has esophageal cancer

The former president of Uruguay José Mujica, one of the most popular political figures in South America, announced this morning at a press conference that he suffers from a tumor in the esophagus.

Mujica, 88, said that he was informed of the diagnosis on Friday and that, due to an immunological disease from more than two decades ago that affected his kidney function, The recovery outlook seems complex.

“Last Friday I went for a check-up, as a result of which it was discovered that I have a tumor in my esophagus, which is obviously something very committed“said the former president of the leftist Frente Amplio party.

“In my life more than once the grim reaper was hanging around the cot, but it continued to shepherd me all these years. This time it comes with a polished scythe,” he said. “We’ll see what happens,” he added and promised to “continue being active” as long as he can. “I’m grateful, and at the end of the day, who can take away what I’ve danced from?” he stressed.

“I do want to thank you and, in addition, convey to the girls and boys of this country, to the youths, that life is beautiful, that it is spent and it goes away. The crux of succeeding in life is starting over every time you fall. And that, if there is anger, let it be transformed by hope,” the leader remarked.

The announcement of Mujica’s illness, who said that as long as he has strength he will continue to be active in his party, generated consternation in Uruguay and demonstrations of support in the country’s political sphere, especially from the Frente Amplio.