Expresidente uruguayo Pepe Mujica anuncia que tiene cáncer de esófago

expresidente uruguayo pepe mujica anuncia que tiene cáncer de esófago

Expresidente uruguayo Pepe Mujica anuncia que tiene cáncer de esófago

SANTIAGO (AP) — El expresidente de Uruguay José Mujica anunció el lunes que padece un cáncer de esófago después de que se le detectara un tumor durante un chequeo médico el pasado viernes.

“Se descubrió que tengo un tumor en el esófago, que es algo obviamente muy comprometido y que es doblemente complejo en mi caso, porque padezco una enfermedad inmunológica”, dijo en una conferencia de prensa el exmandatario.

Mujica, de 88 años, agregó que debido a esa enfermedad hay “dificultades” para emplear técnicas de quimioterapia o cirugías, por lo que los equipos médicos están evaluando las formas de tratamiento más viables.

Más conocido como “Pepe” Mujica, el expresidente estuvo al frente de Uruguay entre 2010 y 2015 y su gobierno se destacó por una amplia agenda social, que incluyó el respaldo al matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo y la creación del primer mercado nacional para la marihuana legal.

Pese a que se retiró del Senado y de la política en 2020, nunca paró de abogar por las causas que defiende, por lo que aseguró que, mientras pueda, seguirá militando en las filas del izquierdista Frente Amplio.

“Mientras el rollo aguante, voy a seguir. Quiero transmitirle a las pibas y pibes (jóvenes) que la vida es hermosa, pero se gasta y se cae. El quid es empezar de vuelta cada vez que uno cae y, si hay bronca, que la transformen en esperanza. Nadie se salva solo”, expresó en la rueda de prensa.

OTHER NEWS

13 minutes ago

BBC launches investigation into Giovanni Pernice after 'traumatised' Strictly partners come forward

13 minutes ago

Video: Apocalyptic scenes in Texas as monster storms rip through Lone Star state, killing at least four and leaving 1million without power

13 minutes ago

Video: Diddy is seen violently assaulting Cassie after chasing her down hallway in a towel in hotel surveillance footage

13 minutes ago

Highlights From Billboard's Country Power Players 2024: Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey & More | Billboard News

13 minutes ago

Who REALLY is Britain's sexiest man? The Spiderman star making waves in Hollywood - or the 64-year-old motormouth who mucks out cows on Diddly Squat Farm? How Jeremy Clarkson and his £43m fortune beat 5ft6in Tom Holland to be named UK's hunkiest man

14 minutes ago

The ‘woke’ representations in King Charles’ portrait

14 minutes ago

Timeframe: When Deira Clock Tower was Dubai's most recognisable structure

14 minutes ago

Concerns as ‘vital’ Dublin community centre comes under threat of closure

14 minutes ago

New holiday let rules risk leaving thousands of homes unmortgageable

14 minutes ago

Pro-Trump lawyer John Eastman pleads ‘not guilty’ to Arizona charges

14 minutes ago

Arron Banks launches ‘Glexit’ campaign to take control of Gloucestershire

14 minutes ago

Justice Alito's home flew flag upside down after Trump's 'Stop the Steal' claims, report says

14 minutes ago

Max Verstappen takes frustration out on Lewis Hamilton in FP2 incident at Imola

14 minutes ago

Lewis Hamilton makes Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso furious with Imola antics

14 minutes ago

P1Harmony Talks Dream Collaboration With Avril Lavigne, Kicking Off Their Tour & More | ACM Awards 2024

16 minutes ago

Wings' forward Natasha Howard out six weeks after breaking foot in opener

18 minutes ago

Video: Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's luxurious $21K-per-night Lake Como villa in Italy as pair enjoy romantic getaway together - complete with butler and private chef available 'at your disposal'

18 minutes ago

REVEALED: The finance exec who has banked Paige Spiranac... after pair were pictured together for first time at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit party

18 minutes ago

Apocalyptic scenes in Texas as monster storms rip through Lone Star state, killing at least four and leaving 1million without power

19 minutes ago

Here are the prime pockets where home prices are actually falling in the US

19 minutes ago

David Hill: America isn’t scared of our ‘elitist’ choral tradition – we shouldn’t be either

19 minutes ago

Hospital director says Slovak PM conscious but in serious condition

19 minutes ago

Mike Pompeo warns 'something doesn't sound right' about attempted Quantico breach

19 minutes ago

Pat King boasted on social media about 'Freedom Convoy' jamming roads, court hears

19 minutes ago

Vatican issues new rules on declaration of supernatural phenomena

20 minutes ago

Extreme weather batters world in 2024

20 minutes ago

Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon

20 minutes ago

Rihanna Wears a Sheer Gown and ’90s It Bag on Date With A$AP Rocky

20 minutes ago

Higgins lays wreath to mark 50th anniversary of bombing of Dublin and Monaghan

20 minutes ago

Egypt caught between rock and hard place as Israel escalates attacks on Rafah

20 minutes ago

For Sask.'s last spring session, the Speaker didn't hold back. Here's what you need to know

20 minutes ago

Nika Muhl is Blowing Up Online Amid Continued Work Visa Issues

20 minutes ago

Pension triple lock to cost taxpayers an extra £10bn a year by 2034

20 minutes ago

'Canadians need to listen,' Trudeau says after CSIS warning on TikTok data concerns

20 minutes ago

Ottawa to make pathway for newcomers who lack official status, speed up deportations

20 minutes ago

Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms

20 minutes ago

Bank chief executives summoned to House of Commons environment committee

20 minutes ago

Boxing: Fury weighs in nearly 30 pounds heavier than Usyk

21 minutes ago

Chanel finally drops long-awaited Timothée Chalamet ad directed by Martin Scorsese

21 minutes ago

Anna Delvey use the courtroom as advertising for fashion brand