Dilma Rousseff

Dilma Rousseff is a Brazilian economist and politician who served as the country's first female president from 2011 to 2016. She was a key member of the Workers' Party and played a significant role in Brazil's government before her presidency. Her time in office was marked by efforts to reduce poverty and expand social programs, but her tenure also faced economic challenges and political controversy. Rousseff was impeached in 2016 due to allegations of fiscal misconduct, leading to her removal from office. Despite this, she remains an influential figure in Brazilian politics and international discussions.