Dilma Rousseff

ModernPoliticianBrazil1947 — ?

First female president of Brazil.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score45.7

Dilma Rousseff — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Appointed Minister of Mines and EnergyPolitical Action

Rousseff was appointed Minister of Mines and Energy by President Lula in 2003. She oversaw the development of the pre-salt oil reserves and the expansion of Brazil's energy infrastructure.

MinistryEnergyBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

2005 AD

Appointed Chief of Staff of the PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Rousseff was appointed Chief of Staff of the Presidency by President Lula in 2005, becoming his top advisor. She played a key role in coordinating government policies and was later chosen as Lula's successor.

Chief of StaffGovernmentBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

2010 AD

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action

Dilma Rousseff was elected president of Brazil in 2010 as the candidate of the Workers' Party (PT), succeeding Luiz In

PresidencyWomen in PoliticsBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Re-elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Rousseff was re-elected president in 2014, winning a narrow second-round victory against A

Re-electionPolitical CrisisBrazil

Impact: nationalconstructive

2016 AD

Impeached and Removed from OfficePolitical Action

Rousseff was impeached by the Brazilian Congress in 2016 on charges of fiscal mismanagement. She was removed from office on August 31, 2016, and replaced by Vice President Michel Temer. The impeachment was widely seen as politically motivated.

ImpeachmentPolitical CrisisBrazil

Impact: nationaltragic