Mourners wept, raised their arms and marched behind the flag-draped casket of former President José Mujica on Wednesday as thousands bid a poignant farewell to the iconic leader in the Uruguayan capital.

The Latin American country's 40th leader — known as "Pepe" — became internationally renowned because of his humble lifestyle. View on euronews

Sometimes called ‘the world’s poorest president’, the humble farmer who became a modest politician leaves behind a rich legacy.