First inauguration of Dilma Rousseff them will sign a term agreeing with the demands of the office, and Rousseff will make her first speech as President. Prior to that, they will be sworn in, taking the oath of "maintaining, protecting and fulfilling the Federal Constitution, comply with the laws, promote the general welfare of the Brazilian people, sustain the unity, integrity and independence of Brazil". Around 16:00 hours UTC−2 (4 p.m.), Rousseff and Temer will leave the Congress building towards the Palácio do Planalto. At 16:30 hours UTC−2 (4:30 pm), they will be welcomed at the presidential palace's ramp by the outgoing President Luiz Inacio
History of Brazil highlighting the achievements of his term (e.g., reduction in poverty, unemployment and dependence on external resources, such as oil), and to distance himself from the scandal. Lula was re-elected President in the general elections of October 2006. Having served two terms as president, Lula was forbidden by the Brazilian Constitution from standing again. In the 2010 presidential election, the PT candidate was Dilma Rousseff. Rousseff won and assumed office on January 1, 2011 as the country's first female president. Nationwide protests broke out in 2013 and 2014 primarily over public transport fares and government expenditures on the 2014 FIFA World