Dilma Rousseff

Profession: President of Brazil

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Biography: Dilma Rousseff is a Brazilian economist and politician who became the first woman to serve as the President of Brazil. Her tenure ran from 2011 until 2016, when she was impeached on charges of fiscal mismanagement. Her rise in politics, however, was marked by a long history of resistance and activism, including her fight against the military dictatorship in Brazil during the 1960s and 1970s.

Rousseff was a key member of the Workers' Party and served as the Minister of Mines and Energy, and subsequently as the Chief of Staff for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Her policies and management style during these tenures made her a strong candidate for the presidency in 2010. Following her election, she focused on social welfare, aiming to reduce poverty and improve education in Brazil.

Rousseff's presidency was marked by significant challenges, including nationwide protests in 2013 over issues such as corruption, public transportation costs, and inadequate public services. She faced a difficult economic climate, with Brazil's economy sliding into recession in 2014. Despite these challenges, she was re-elected for a second term the same year.

Her second term, however, was cut short in 2016 due to an impeachment process that accused her of fiscal mismanagement. Rousseff denied the charges and described the impeachment as a coup. Since her removal from office, she has continued to engage in political activities and has voiced criticism of subsequent administrations and their policies.

Born: December 14, 1947
Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Age: 76 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius