Analysis - Brazil's new economy chief will need space from Rousseff


  • World
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2014

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff speaks during a national education conference, CONAE 2014, in Brasilia November 20, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - When Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff first considered replacing Finance Minister Guido Mantega two years ago, a top aide confided that any good candidate for the job would have to meet two requirements.

First, a good personal relationship with Rousseff, a notoriously gruff and demanding manager known for making subordinates break down in tears.

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