Jose Mujica bags another Doctorate
Pepe Mujica receives yet another honorary university degree The former President has 23 honorary degrees Former Uruguayan President (2010-2015) José Mujica has been awarded Wednesday an honorary doctorate from the Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC) in the Argentine province of Córdoba for being “one of the main voices critical of savage capitalism.” Teachers, authorities, and students of the UNRC proposed the distinction for Mujica's “extensive career in political and social militancy.” A delegation traveled from Argentina to give Mujica his accolade. The ceremony took place at the University of the Republic (UdelaR) in Montevideo because “it is difficult for the honoree to go to Río Cuarto due to his health condition, so it was decided that the ceremony would take place in Uruguay”. “We consider that the figure of Mr. José Alberto Mujica Cordano is worthy of receiving the highest distinction that a university can grant due to his extensive career in political an...