History of Brazil since 1985 Dilma Rousseff, also from the Worker's Party, was the first woman elected President of Brazil, with her term beginning in the January 1, 2011. In her victory speech, Rousseff, who had also been a key member of Lula's administration, made clear that her mission during her term would be to continue her predecessor's policies to mitigate poverty and ensure continued economic growth. Challenges faced by Rousseff in her first term included managing infrastructure projects to increase economic activity, with special attention to the twelve cities that would host the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro,
Rafael Greca elected state deputy from Paraná for the Liberal Front Party (PFL). In 2006, Greca endorsed Roberto Requião and Lula. In 2010, Greca endorsed Osmar Dias and Dilma Rousseff In 2012, Greca ran for mayor of Curitiba, without success. Endorsed Ratinho Júnior. In 2014, Greca ran for federal deputy, without success. Endorsed Roberto Requião and Dilma Rousseff. In 2015, Greca breaking with Roberto Requião. In 2016, Greca was elected mayor of Curitiba for the Party of National Mobilization (PMN) with the support of Beto Richa (PSDB). Rafael Greca Rafael Valdomiro Greca de Macedo, better known as Rafael Greca (born March 17,