It was a simple ceremony in which the president placed the band with the insignia of the order established by the Liberator Simon Bolivar, one of the main decorations awarded by the Colombian State.

It occurred at Mujica’s farm in Rincon del Cerro, on the outskirts of this capital.

Mujica also received recognition for his participation in the peace negotiations between the government and the Colombian guerrillas.

In a press conference the day before after meeting with the Uruguayan president-elect, Yamandú Orsi, the Colombian head of state recalled the insurgent past shared with Pepe, as Uruguayans here call the former president of the Frente Amplio who governed here between 2010 and 2015.

After the imposition, Petro and Mujica retired to the home of the former Uruguayan president, who is recovering from the after-effects of radiotherapy treatment for esophageal cancer, which his personal doctor, Raquel Pannone, considered overcome.

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