Uruguay President Offered $1m ForVolkswagen Car

Mr Mujica, the man once nicknamed "the
poorest president in the world", told a local
publication that an Arab sheik had offered to
pay $1m (£631,000) for the humble car.
The offer followed the Mexican ambassador
to Uruguay's suggestion that Mr Mujica
auction the Beetle in Mexico, predicting he
could get 10 four-wheel-drive trucks for it.
Mr Mujica, who famously owns a three-
legged dog, Manuela, said any money he
received for the car would be donated to a
programme he supports providing housing
for the homeless.
The former leftist Tupamaro guerrilla leader
said that if he bought trucks for it, they
could go to Uruguay's public health office or
his campaign workers.
The South American country's citizens have
been amused by the idea.
Posted By David Aniemeka