Jose Mujica Influence On Latin American Politics

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One of the most important characteristics of the Uruguayan politics is their perfect democracy, which is placed first in Latin America. This is a country where everybody`s point of view and opinions matter. When we addressed Uruguay`s politics is impossible not to address the name Jose Mujica, their last president. His way of thinking was brilliant; that is why his ideas have had such an important impact in the international community.

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Jose Mujica has stated one of the most brilliant presidential campaigns in the world in the last years. His ideas have touched all the international politics and governments. He was known as the poorest president in the world during his period of government since 2010 until March of
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Soccer is not the exception because of the huge amounts of money going on around it. Soccer clubs always have had this problem and this is one of the most common causes why teams start to do bad and the even disappearing. However, Uruguay is classified as the country with the lowest rate of corruption in Latin America, this is a very important fact, which suggest that investing in Rampla Juniors F.C. could be an important opportunity for the company because it guarantees that honest people will work for the team with their best desires to put the team where it deserve to be. It also generates a sense of confidence; which will allow a perfect work environment. Rampla Juniors F.C. has not dropped to the second division because of corruption, but for lack of capital to bring important players, since the Uruguayan league is very competitive. There is always the need to bring important players, which can help the team …show more content…
This democracy is leaded by the life example of their last president, who fought poverty, insecurity and violence with his personal example. He lived in a farmhouse on the outskirts of Montevideo guarded just by two policemen and his dog. He donated 90% percent of his salary to charity. When he was declared the poorest president of the world, he said that the poor are the people who only work to try to keep an expensive lifestyle, and always want more and more. All those actions and statements has contributed to the Uruguay`s growth in the last years. This growth in the Uruguayan culture is proper to bring new ideas in traditional areas for Uruguayans, which is

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