SHORT PROFILE of former Uruguayan President Jose 'Pepe' Mujica (2010-2015). Mujica earned international acclaim for his austere ways while in office, and for his efforts to legalize marijuana, abortion and same-sex marriage in his traditionally conservative country. But back home, the leftist is a divisive character, chided over his economic record as much as he is lauded for his seemingly utopian vision. SHORT PROFILE OF former Uruguayan president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica