PICTURES: The Women Presidents of Latin America

Source: 
BBC News
Duration: 
Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 20:00
Countries: 
Americas
Central America
South America
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Initiative Type: 
Multi-Media

Dilma Rousseff has just been elected President of Brazil, making her the country's first female president. She is the latest woman in Latin America to take up the top job. BBC News profiles the women presidents of the region - both past and present.

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