President of Uruguay - "the poorest" the president of the world

President of Uruguay, José Mujica compatriots called «el presidente mas pobre» - «the poorest president". 77-year-old Mujica donates to charity almost all his presidential salary, making it the poorest (and most generous) president in the world.

Of the $ 12,500 that the president receives every month, he leaves himself only $ 1,250. "I have quite enough of this money - says Mujica, - should be enough, because the income is far below many Uruguayans».

The president's wife, Senator, also donates a portion of their income. The couple live in a house on a farm in Montevideo. The largest individual purchase Mujica for all the time of his presidency was the "Volkswagen Beetle", worth $ 1945.

Muhaki have no bank accounts and no debt. The greatest pleasure he gives communion with his dog by the name of Manuel.

via factroom.ru