Klappe auf für Menschenrechte: Pepe Mujica – Der Präsident

From guerrillero to Uruguayan leader: a cinematic memorial to the "poorest president in the world"

Pepe Mujica has become known as "the poorest president in the world". The former guerrillero and flower grower is considered one of the most charismatic political figures in Latin America. His modest lifestyle and unconventional approach to political protocol make him credible to young and old - and not just because he gets by on 10% of his presidential salary and donates the rest to projects and NGOs. His political visions attract worldwide attention, most recently the spectacular regulation of the marijuana market.

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What works to make the world a fairer place? Immediately after the films, we will talk to you and exciting activists about the opportunities we have to stand up for human rights here at home. Because our commitment is needed.