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Espiya Newstand (Current Events, Classifieds, Events) => Current Discussions => People, History and Culture => : burnhito December 04, 2014, 02:47:28 AM

: Poorest President spared a coin to a homeless man
: burnhito December 04, 2014, 02:47:28 AM
President Jose "Pepe" Mujica, of Uruguay is also known as the world's poorest president. Mujica was labeled "poorest president" because his personal asset is only a Volkswagen Beetle, that cost $1,800. Mujica also donates 90% of his salary to charity which means his salary is within the average Uruguayan income  of $775/month .

President Mujica declined to live in the presidential palace instead Pepe lives in a small farmhouse owned by his wife, where they cultivate  chrysanthemums that they sell.

During a live interview a homeless man asked for a spare coin but instead Mujica gave him 100 peso.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNM6CyUbOU[/youtube]

“Give me a coin of yours, Pepe,” the man said.

“Look, brother,” said the president, “I don’t have a coin but don’t cry”. Mujica handed over a 100 peso bill.

“I want you to be President all your life.” the man suprisingly said

“No, no… please,” the president replied.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/watch-president-hand-over-money-4705888
: Re: Poorest President spared a coin to a homeless man
: burnhito December 04, 2014, 03:34:42 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNM6CyUbOU[/youtube]