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Did José Mujica win the 2009 presidential election?

  • Yes

  • No

  • It was a draw

  • The election was postponed

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Yes, José Mujica won the 2009 presidential election in Uruguay. He represented the Broad Front coalition, a left-wing political alliance. Mujica's victory marked a significant shift in Uruguayan politics, as it was the first time that a candidate from the left had been elected president. During his presidency, Mujica implemented several progressive policies, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and the decriminalization of marijuana.
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