SANTIAGO – Uruguay's first socialist president,Tabaré Vásquez, a popular figure who was returned to office for a second term, died Sunday of cancer, a disease the physician dedicated much of his life to fighting.The 80-year-old oncologist announced last year that he had lung cancer.
His family confirmed that he died on Sunday.HIs son Álvaro, also a cancer specialist, sent a tweet thanking Uruguayans “for the kindness he received throughout so many years.”Center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou, a former political opponent, wrote the Vázquez “faced his final battle with courage and serenity. ...
He served his country and obtained important achievements based on his efforts...“The country is in mourning,” he added, declaring three days of.