The Edge of Democracy
2019
Search results
Dilma Vana Rousseff ( Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈdʒiwmɐ ˈvɐ̃nɐ ʁuˈsɛf (i)]; born 14 December 1947) is a Brazilian economist and politician who is the Chair of the New Development Bank since March 2023. Previously, she served as the 36th president of Brazil from 2011 until her impeachment and removal from office on 31 August 2016. [1]
May 3, 2024 · Dilma Rousseff, Brazilian politician who in 2011 became the country’s first female president. She was elected in 2011 but impeached and removed from office in 2016. Her ouster came amid various scandals, including a kickback scheme involving Petrobas. Learn more about Rousseff’s life and career.
The presidency of Dilma Rousseff began on January 1, 2011 with Dilma Vana Rousseff's inauguration as president after defeating PSDB candidate José Serra in the 2010 elections, and ended with her impeachment on August 31, 2016, already in her second term.
Apr 12, 2016 · Ms Rousseff's personal record on corruption may be untarnished so far - but her handling of the economy has been highly controversial. And this is the argument the opposition has been advancing...
Aug 31, 2016 · By Simon Romero. Aug. 31, 2016. BRASÍLIA — The Senate on Wednesday impeached Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, and removed her from office for the rest of her term, the ...
Aug 31, 2016 · Brazil’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to impeach President . Dilma Rousseff in a historic decision that ends nearly 14 years of rule by her leftwing Workers’ party in Latin America...
Dec 8, 2016 · For a woman who has just endured a gruelling six-month political trial resulting in her impeachment and ousting, former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff looks remarkably relaxed.
