Dilma Rousseff's pledge to empower Brazil's women comes good
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#x3C;p>Brazilian president's party to field a record number of women candidates for 2012 elections in her home state of Minas Gerais</p>
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The Amazing Story of Dilma Rousseff - Brazil's Bulgarian President* - - Sofia News Agency
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Dilma Rousseff Quote: “I believe that Brazil was prepared to elect a woman. Why? Because Brazilian women achieved that. I didn't come here by m”
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Dilma Rousseff Quote: “I believe that Brazil was prepared to elect a woman. Why? Because Brazilian women achieved that. I didn't come here by m”
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Brazil elections: Dilma Rousseff promises reform after poll win - BBC News
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Power Woman Dilma Rousseff: Brazil's Entrepreneur-In-Chief
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Dilma Rousseff Fast Facts
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Yes, women can' – Brazil's first 'presidenta' pledges gender equality, Brazil
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Obama and Dilma's date could lead to U.S.-Brazilian action on climate change
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Presidential poll: Race for Brazil's driving seat
Brazil's Rousseff picks allies for second-term cabinet
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Gender, Page 463 of 822, World
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