Uruguay ex-president Jose Mujica diagnosed with ‘challenging’ cancer
Jose Mujica, former president of Uruguay, announced a cancer diagnosis, with doctors finding a tumor in his esophagus that will be challenging to treat. Chemotherapy and surgery are complicated due to an autoimmune disease he suffers from. Mujica remains politically active and promised to continue fighting for his causes despite the diagnosis. The news of his diagnosis has given a fresh boost to the political campaign in Uruguay.