Woman power in Brazil: Dilma could still win and Marina holds key of run-off

Wednesday, October 6th 2010 - 05:26 UTC

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Brazilian political analysts are trying to explain way Sunday’s electoral party went sour for Dilma Rousseff and her mentor Lula da Silva, the most popular president of the country in the last six decades. Read full article

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Pedro
I admit that I am not that informed about Brazilian politics - therefore a question. Is Dilma the caretaker president to be controlled by Lula da Silva al la Nestor ruling through Christina. And then after her term will Lula atempt to take over again?
Oct 06th, 2010 - 07:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Forgetit87
@Pedro
One can't know that before she is elected, can one? What you suggest about her is the same that the Brazilian opposition does. But the opposition flip-flops in its attempts to sling mud at her. Sometimes they say she'll be a puppet of Lula; sometimes they accuse her of being a ruthless technocrat based on anecdotes about her relationship with the rest of Lula's cabinet. She's voiced disagreements about some of Lula's economic policies (she had a strained relationship with a former Finance Minister of Lula's first term, Antonio Palocci.) So I'm trusting - and hoping - she'll be more like the latter, that is, a strong leader.
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