In her first term of office, President Dilma Rousseff spent fewer than half the number of days abroad than President Lula da Silva did in his second term (2006-2010). Coupled with severe budget cuts to Itamaraty, the Brazilian foreign office, leading to complaints of underfunded embassies abroad, Rousseff was often criticised for her lack of interest in foreign affairs. But with her approval ratings at rock bottom at home, and a desperate need for foreign investment to upgrade Brazil’s infrastructure and boost economic growth, the president appears to be much more active in her travelling plans since her re-election.End of preview - This article contains approximately 846 words.
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