Marina Silva

ModernPoliticianBrazil1958 — ?

Amazon environmentalist and presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1958

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score54.0

Marina Silva — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Appointed Minister of EnvironmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Marina Silva was appointed Minister of Environment under President Luiz In

Environmental PolicyAmazon Conservation

Impact: globalconstructive

2008 AD

Resigned as Minister of EnvironmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Marina Silva resigned as Minister of Environment, citing frustration with the Lula administration's support for infrastructure projects in the Amazon and lack of progress on environmental protection.

ResignationEnvironmental Policy

Impact: national

2010 AD

Presidential candidate in 2010 electionPolitical Action◆ Major

Marina Silva ran for President of Brazil in the 2010 election as the Green Party candidate. She finished third with 19.3% of the vote, a strong showing that established her as a national political figure.

Presidential ElectionGreen Party

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Presidential candidate in 2014 electionPolitical Action◆ Major

Marina Silva ran for President of Brazil in the 2014 election as the Brazilian Socialist Party candidate. She finished third with 21.3% of the vote, after initially leading in polls following the death of candidate Eduardo Campos.

Presidential ElectionPolitical Campaign

Impact: national