You might not believe it, but Jose Mujica, president of
Uruguay since 2010, is known to be the world’s poorest
president.
Jose donates more then of 90% of his $12,000 per
month salary to benefit the poor and to help small
entrepreneurs. If we need more of anything in this
world, it would be more people like this!
This man doesn’t put value on his appearance or
clothes. He is criticized for his posture and clothes, but
Jose puts more value on other things in life instead.
Before his presidency, he was a guerilla fighter for
Tupamaros, which acted like “Robin hood.” They
literally robbed evil banks, gun clubs, and other
businesses to give to the poor. He truly believed that his
value was not in gaining more money, it was in the
wellbeing of his country and people. He was imprisoned
2 times for a total of 14 years and shot 6 times after an
escape attempt, But he still continues to fight for the
people even in his high office now as president of
Uruguay.

source: http://astoundable.com/worlds-poorest-president/

…And this is where he lives, on a farm with his wife and
dog. He is also working to change the fancy presidential
house into a museum that pays honor to past
presidents. There’s no reason for money, fame, and a
nice place to sleep when you can be humble and live on
a farm. This president lives the life!

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His part time farming job, keeps him aware of the
struggles and life that most other people of his country
go though. He also grows and then sells flowers from
his farm. You can see him frequently driving his old
1987 Volkswagon Beetle. He doesn’t need a fancy
Bentley, because he doesn’t care about having a
extravagant appearance. His people are what matters
and what matters are his people.

Jose’s protection consists of two guards and his 3
legged dog named Manuela.

Even though he is known as the poorest president, he
strongly disagrees. He says, “I’m not the poorest
president. The poorest is the one who needs a lot to
live… My lifestyle is a consequence of my wounds. I’m
the son of my history. There have been years when I
would have been happy just to have a mattress.”
This president’s example is a testament to how we
should live our lives. We don’t need more things to be
happy. In fact, some of the most wealthy people in the
world, have their wealth stored in the currency of
unselfishness, kindness, and true love. Maybe its time
for a change?

we need a leader like u in Nigeria,God bless u.

Before his presidency, he was a guerilla fighter for
Tupamaros, which acted like “Robin hood.” They
literally robbed evil banks, gun clubs, and other
businesses to give to the poor. He truly believed that his
value was not in gaining more money, it was in the
wellbeing of his country and people. He was imprisoned
2 times for a total of 14 years and shot 6 times after an
escape attempt, But he still continues to fight for the
people even in his high office now as president of
Uruguay.

a man win a good heart

Former president... he stepped down

Try am for naija, dem go say na ur village people de worry u