Last Monday, the former president of Uruguay José (Pepe) Mujica revealed in a press conference in Montevideo that he has a tumor in his esophagus: “I need to inform you that last Friday I went to the Casmu (hospital center) to have a check-up in which “It was discovered that I have a tumor in the esophagus, which is obviously very serious and is doubly complex in my case, because I have been suffering from an immunological disease for more than 20 years.”
The 88-year-old man expressed that some organs such as his kidneys are compromised, so it will be difficult to undergo surgery or chemotherapy. However, he made it clear that the doctors are studying the case in depth to try to find a solution: “The doctors are evaluating all of this, doing cellular analysis, how this story continues. I want to convey to you that in my life more than once The grim reaper was hanging around the cot, but she continued to shepherd me all these years.
At the event he held with the media, the man shared that, as long as his body holds out, he will continue to fight alongside his companions. In addition to its sincere tone and the revealing news, the video of the former president of Uruguay’s speech has gone viral for its positivism and vitality.
“I want to thank you and convey to the young people of this country that life is beautiful and expensive. The crux of succeeding in life is to start over every time you fall. And if there is a fight, let them transform it into hope. Fight for love (…) And life is so beautiful that it makes no sense to sacrifice it for stupidity. For the rest, I am grateful and, at the end of the day, that they take away what I danced,” he said. in a calm and calm manner.
Upon hearing the news, the singer of Amiga Mía, Corazón Partío, Mi Soledad y Yo and Te lo Agrazco, but has not decided to vent through the X platform (previously known as Twitter) and has been very affected.
” (…) I don’t know if you will ever read this. But I want to tell you that beyond politics, of which I am tired, bored and disappointed, you are an inspiration as a person (…) I wish you the best and I hope that this unimportant message sent by a simple troubadour helps you to feel a little more dear if possible. Finally, remember that you taught us that we always have to get up. A hug and thank you,” said Alejandro Sanz, visibly moved by the news.
Sanz’s publication has had a great impact on the aforementioned social network and hundreds of people (especially Uruguayans) have thanked him for his words at a moment as delicate as this.
