Dilma Rousseff: achievements, criticism, and sources

Dilma Rousseff

36th President of Brazil (2011-2016), 3rd President of the New Development Bank (BRICS)

Sources

britannica.comagenciabrasil.ebc.com.brndb.int

Wikipedia

PositivePositive impact

Achievements and contributions.

Maintained macroeconomic stability and democratic institutions early in presidency

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Advanced human rights–oriented, multilateral foreign policy and South–South cooperation

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Key role in founding BRICS New Development Bank and Contingent Reserve Arrangement

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Impeachment-related accounting case closed in 2022 with no crime found

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Oversaw Brazil’s decisive role in 2015 Paris climate Agreement negotiations

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Accused of fiscal mismanagement via ‘pedaladas’ accounting maneuvers

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Criticized for perceived tolerance of high-level corruption during Lava Jato

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Investigated for Petrobras Pasadena refinery losses and alleged bribe awareness

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Second-term economic management criticized for recession and investor distrust

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