Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, who is currently serving as the President of the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Development Bank, has been hospitalized in Shanghai, according to reports from the Brazilian newspaper ‘O Estado de S. Paulo’.
Rousseff, aged 77, was appointed as the President of the NDB in 2023. The report indicates that she was admitted to the Shanghai East International Medical Center after experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure, vomiting, and dizziness last Friday.
The NDB, headquartered in China, has not yet responded to requests for comment from Reuters. Attempts to reach representatives of the Shanghai East International Medical Center and Rousseff for comments were also unsuccessful.
Rousseff, as Brazil’s first female president, took office in 2011 and served until 2016 when she was impeached during a period of severe economic downturn.
Though her current condition has not been disclosed, the hospitalization of the former president and current NDB chief has raised concerns among her supporters and the international community. Her previous government tenure saw both praise and criticism, with significant economic challenges faced during her presidency.
The health of Dilma Rousseff remains a topic of interest and scrutiny both domestically in Brazil and internationally, given her prominent roles in Brazilian politics and financial institutions. Supporters and political observers are closely monitoring updates on her health status and recovery progress.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Dilma Rousseff during this challenging time, many are sending their thoughts and well-wishes for her swift return to good health and continued contributions to global economic development initiatives.