Time Influential: Dilma Roussef

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Dilma Rousseff

In a political realm normally dominated by men, Brazil’s President Rousseff, 64, has shown that breaking norms can be a good thing. Rousseff is known for her progressive politics, including fighting for social equality and challenging the machista mentality. As the Time article mentions, “Today, with the leadership of Dilma Rousseff, we see a Brazil convinced that its national interest is absolutely linked to the interests of its neighbors.”

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