42nd President of Brazil (2011-2016), first female president, and a member of the Labor Party (PT)
Early Life
Born in 1947 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil; daughter of a Bulgarian immigrant father and a Portuguese-American mother; grew up in a middle-class family
Political Career
Joined the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) at 17; became a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) and later joined the Labor Party (PT); served as Minister of Mines and Energy (2003-2005) and Chief of Staff (2005-2010)
Presidency
Won the 2010 presidential election; took office in 2011; implemented policies to stimulate economic growth, increased funding for education and healthcare, and expanded social programs
Impeachment
Accused of corruption and impeached by the National Congress in 2016; suspended from office and replaced by Vice President Michel Temer; convicted in August 2017 and sentenced to 10 years in prison
Jesse Urso
Dilma Rousseff's father, a Bulgarian immigrant who worked as a Communist Party official
Lula da Silva
Brazilian President who appointed Dilma Rousseff as Minister of Mines and Energy (2003-2005) and Chief of Staff (2005-2010)
Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)
Party Dilma Rousseff joined at the age of 17; remained a member until the party was banned in 1964
Women's Rights
Dilma Rousseff was a champion of women's rights and social justice, advocating for policies to improve the lives of women and marginalized communities
Vice President Michel Temer
Accused Dilma Rousseff of corruption and took over as interim president after her suspension; later became President of Brazil (2016-2018)
Investigations
Dilma Rousseff was investigated for corruption and nepotism during her presidency; accused of surrounding herself with corrupt officials and engaging in patronage
Impeachment
Accused of corruption and impeached by the National Congress in 2016; replaced by Vice President Michel Temer as interim president
Military Dictatorship
Brazilian military regime that lasted from 1964 to 1985, during which Dilma Rousseff was arrested and tortured multiple times
Energy Independence
Dilma Rousseff's goal as Minister of Mines and Energy, aiming to reduce Brazil's dependence on foreign energy sources
Education and Healthcare
Dilma Rousseff's focus as president, increasing funding for education and healthcare, and promoting social programs aimed at reducing poverty and income inequality
Social Programs
Dilma Rousseff's initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and income inequality, including programs for education, healthcare, and social welfare
Presidential Term
Dilma Rousseff's presidential term, from 2011 to 2016, marked by controversy and challenges
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