Why was José Mujica tortured and imprisoned for 14 years?
He was a former guerrilla with the Tupamaros
He opposed the government
He participated in a failed revolt
Not known
Answer
José Mujica, who later served as Uruguay's president, was tortured and imprisoned for 14 years due to his involvement with the Tupamaros, a guerrilla group active during the 1960s and 70s in Uruguay. The Tupamaros were known for their urban guerrilla tactics, bank robberies, and kidnappings aimed at challenging the country's established socio-economic and political structures.
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