Inauguration of Dilma Rousseff
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The inauguration of Dilma Rousseff as the 36th President of Brazil
took place on Saturday, January 1, 2011. This inauguration
marked the commencement of the four-year term of Dilma Rousseff
as President and Michel Temer
as Vice President. The event had been awaited with some expectation, since Rousseff became the first woman in the history of Brazil to take office as President. It was also the first inaugural ceremony of the New Republic
and of the democratic rule in which an outgoing President passed his office to a successor belonging to the same political party as him – the Workers' Party
.
on October 31, 2010, and became the President-elect. The results were certified by the Supreme Electoral Court on December 17, 2010.
Dilma, who campaigned using the slogan "For Brazil to keep on changing
", was widely-celebrated as the first female president of Brazil and a symbol of continuity from her highly popular predecessor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
. According to the Sensus polling institute, Lula might have been the most popular head of state in the world. Approved by 87% of Brazilians at the end of his term, his popularity level beat those of Michelle Bachelet
(84%), Nelson Mandela
(82%), and Tabaré Vázquez
(80%) in their respective home countries. According to David Rothkopf
, she inherited "a country with very high expectations", once Lula had "overseen an economic boom, major social reforms and the elevation of Brazil's standing to the top ranks of nations in the world".
and Defence
, in addition to the Presidency of the Republic
. Although the election was scheduled for October 3 (first round
) and October 31, 2010 (second round), the group began planning the inaugural ceremony even prior to that.
to identify the guests by name and photo.
Until December 30, 2010, the publishing house of the Senate
had printed 1,500 invitations for Rousseff's swearing in. The National Congress
had been expected a total of 2,000 guests for the ceremony, but ultimately a thousand guests witnessed Rousseff's and Temer's swearing in on the floor of the Chamber of Deputies
, where a solemn session of the Congress was held. Last minute invitations could have been printed at the request of the Ministry of External Relations and the federal government.
The swearing in was accompanied by representatives of 132 countries. According to the Presidency of the Republic, ten Presidents, nine Prime-Ministers and one Vice-President attended the ceremony, in addition to 132 ambassadors and United Nations representatives. The vast majority of leaders which attended were from Latin America. Representatives of major trade partners of Brazil, such as France, India, and China, did not attended. According to Celso Amorim
, the non-attendance was due to the fact that the Brazilian inauguration
is held on January 1. "We always wish that more people attend, but the date is really unfortunate", he said.
For the reception held at the Itamaraty Palace, the Ministry of External Relations issued 2,500 invitations at the request of the Presidential transition and the Presidency of the Republic. Over 300 foreign authorities attended, in addition to Governor of São Paulo
Geraldo Alckmin
, which had been absent from the inaugural ceremony.
The news portal G1, which accompanied the rehearsal, anticipated that the inauguration would be "quite a feminine party". Important female figures in Brazil's history were honored with panels spread across the Monumental Axis
.
organized the cultural part of the inauguration, having provided a budget of 1.5 million reais
(around 0.9 million U.S. dollars) for the event. The first part of cultural presentations, named Arena Brasil, began at 10:00 am (08:00 UTC
) and ended at 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC), with the start of the official inauguration ceremony.
Arena Brasil honored the regions of Brazil
. From 10:00 am (08:00 UTC) until 12:00 am (10:00 UTC) there were presentations of children's groups. There were also musical presentations from 10:00 am (08:00 UTC) until 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC) in each of the four tents spread along the Monumental Axis, honoring the North
, Northeast Region, Brazil
, Southeast
and South regions of Brazil.
The Arena Brasil project, which began at Rousseff's inauguration, is expected to continue in civic dates throughout Brazil. Five major events are planned for 2011. The next Arena Brasil event will be held in the Northeast on April 22 to commemorate the date which marks the arrival of Pedro Álvares Cabral
in Brazil. On August 11, the Black Consciousness Day will feature a Arena Brasil event in the Southeast. The Independence Day
will feature a Arena Brasil event in the South, while the Proclamation of the Republic Day will feature the project in the North.
residence at 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC) and arrived at the Cathedral of Brasilia
at 2:15 pm (12:15 UTC). It began to rain right after she left the residence, and she could not parade to the Congress with the hood open, frustrating the public. Nevertheless, Rousseff opened the car window to wave her hand at the public.
The car wandered through the Monumental Axis, stopping at the National Congress, where, around 14:30 hours UTC-2 (2:30 pm), Rousseff and Temer were received by the President of that body, José Sarney
.
On the floor of the Chamber, both of 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 Lula da Silva
and his wife. Traditionally, the outgoing vice President and his wife also greet the new President, but José Alencar
is undergoing colorectal cancer
treatment in São Paulo
's Hospital Sírio-Libanês and shall not attend the inauguration.
In the parlor, located in the outer area of the palace, overlooking the Praça dos Três Poderes
, Lula will pass the presidential sash
to Rousseff. Wearing the sash, Dilma will be greeted by heads of state and other authorities in the palace's east wing. Around 17:00 hours UTC-2 (5 p.m.), Dilma will head to the parlor and make her first speech to the people as President. Then, Dilma will induct her 37 ministers inside the palace. Once this stage of the ceremony has passed, Rousseff will offer a reception to foreign authorities that were sent to Brazil to witness her inauguration at about 18:30 hours UTC-2 (6:30 pm). Each foreign authority will have the opportunity to speak with Rousseff for 30 seconds.
, Fernanda Takai
, Mart'nália
, Zélia Duncan
, and Gaby Amarantos. They are planned to start at They will return at 18:00 hours (6:00 pm) and are expected to continue until 21:00 hours (9 p.m.).
According to the newspaper Diário do Pará, the intention of the Ministry of Culture in choosing these singers was to represent all five regions of Brazil
. However, both Fernanda Takai and Mart'nalia come from the Southeast Region
. Rio de Janeiro
-born Zélia Duncan has began her career in Brasília
, while Elba Ramalho
hails from Paraíba
and Gaby Amarantos
was born and raised in Pará
. Therefore, none of the singers hails from the Southern Region
.
In addition to the concerts, the Ministry of Culture will also install tents on the lawn of the Monumental Axis for presentations of popular culture.
, Federal Police and Federal Highway Police. In Congress, where the handover will take place, another thousand police and military officers will make the safety of president-elect and the guests. Of this total, about 400 are soldiers from the Army
, Navy
and Air Force
.
Throughout the parade, sniper
s will be in strategic locations, including the roofs of public buildings, while highly trained dogs will enhance security on the sidewalks. To protect the foreign representatives, including 25 heads of state or government, 650 men were deployed by the Federal Police. Rousseff's personal safety will be made by 65 federal agents. At the request of the President-elect, the inner circle will be formed by women, chosen among the best trained female agents, who will form a shield around Rousseff.
None of the parliamentarians will be allowed to bring guests of their own to the ceremony. The invitations are individual, and a map indicating the entrance which guests must use to get into the plenary of the Chamber is attached to them. Unlike what happened in previous inaugural ceremonies, the guests will have to go through metal detector
s in order to gain access to the Congress, the exception being Deputies, Senators and heads of state. Also as a security measure, the ceremonial body of the Senate called for the cancellation of guided tours around the premises of the building starting on December 29.
s" during the broadcast, organisers allowed helicopters from private TV stations to monitor the Monumental Axis, in addition to installing a TV Senado
camera, equipped to capture images at long ranges, atop the 28th floor of the Senate Annex I building.
President of Brazil
The president of Brazil is both the head of state and head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces...
took place on Saturday, January 1, 2011. This inauguration
Brazilian presidential inauguration
The inauguration of the President of Brazil is composed of several ceremonies that happen in the same day.Through democratic elections or coups, resignations and deaths, presidential inaugurations have been important events in Brazilian history....
marked the commencement of the four-year term of Dilma Rousseff
Dilma Rousseff
Dilma Vana Rousseff is the 36th and current President of Brazil. She is the first woman to hold the office. Prior to that, in 2005, she was also the first woman to become Chief of Staff of Brazil, appointed by then President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva....
as President and Michel Temer
Michel Temer
Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia , better known as Michel Temer, is a Brazilian lawyer and politician, and currently the Vice-President of Brazil after winning on the ticket of Workers' Party candidate Dilma Rousseff...
as Vice President. The event had been awaited with some expectation, since Rousseff became the first woman in the history of Brazil to take office as President. It was also the first inaugural ceremony of the New Republic
History of Brazil since 1985
The period of Brazilian history since 1985 corresponds to the contemporary epoch in the history of Brazil, since the end of the military regime that had ruled the country from 1964 until 1985 and the restoration of civilian government....
and of the democratic rule in which an outgoing President passed his office to a successor belonging to the same political party as him – the Workers' Party
Workers' Party (Brazil)
The Workers' Party is a democratic socialist political party in Brazil. Launched in 1980, it is recognized as one of the largest and most important left-wing movements of Latin America. It governs at the federal level in a coalition government with several other parties since January 1, 2003...
.
Context
The inauguration marked the formal culmination of the Presidential transition of Dilma Rousseff that began when she won the Brazilian presidential electionBrazilian presidential election, 2010
The Brazilian presidential election was held in 2010 with two rounds of balloting. The first round was held on October 3 along with other elections as part of the 2010 general election...
on October 31, 2010, and became the President-elect. The results were certified by the Supreme Electoral Court on December 17, 2010.
Dilma, who campaigned using the slogan "For Brazil to keep on changing
For Brazil to keep on changing
For Brazil to keep on changing is the name of an electoral coalition formed around the democratic socialist Workers' Party in Brazil for the 2010 presidential election. It comprised ten parties from the left and center spectrums: PT, PMDB, PCdoB, PDT, PRB, PR, PSB, PSC, PTC and PTN. On October...
", was widely-celebrated as the first female president of Brazil and a symbol of continuity from her highly popular predecessor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , known popularly as Lula, served as the 35th President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.A founding member of the Workers' Party , he ran for President three times unsuccessfully, first in the 1989 election. Lula achieved victory in the 2002 election, and was inaugurated as...
. According to the Sensus polling institute, Lula might have been the most popular head of state in the world. Approved by 87% of Brazilians at the end of his term, his popularity level beat those of Michelle Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria is a Social Democrat politician who was President of Chile from 11 March 2006 to 11 March 2010. She was the first woman president of her country...
(84%), Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing...
(82%), and Tabaré Vázquez
Tabaré Vázquez
Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas is a former President of Uruguay. A physician by training, he is a member of the leftist Frente Amplo coalition . Vázquez was elected president on October 31, 2004, took office on March 1, 2005, and relinquished the office on March 1, 2010...
(80%) in their respective home countries. According to David Rothkopf
David Rothkopf
David J. Rothkopf is President and CEO of Garten Rothkopf, an international advisory firm specializing in transformational global trends, notably those associated with energy, security, and emerging markets....
, she inherited "a country with very high expectations", once Lula had "overseen an economic boom, major social reforms and the elevation of Brazil's standing to the top ranks of nations in the world".
Planning
The inauguration was planned primarily by a group composed by members of the Presidential transition, the Ministries of External RelationsMinistry of External Relations (Brazil)
The Ministry of External Relations conducts Brazil's foreign relations with other countries. It is commonly referred to in Brazilian media and diplomatic jargon as the Itamaraty, after the palace which hosts the ministry...
and Defence
Ministry of Defence (Brazil)
The Ministry of Defence of Brazil, is the civilian cabinet organization responsible for managing the Military of Brazil. It is headed by the Minister of Defence....
, in addition to the Presidency of the Republic
President of Brazil
The president of Brazil is both the head of state and head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces...
. Although the election was scheduled for October 3 (first round
Two-round system
The two-round system is a voting system used to elect a single winner where the voter casts a single vote for their chosen candidate...
) and October 31, 2010 (second round), the group began planning the inaugural ceremony even prior to that.
Invitations
The group organizing the inauguration distributed invitations for the swearing in ceremony to foreign and national authorities, in addition to Rousseff's and Temer's relatives. The ceremonial body of the Senate had sent invitations to all Federal Deputies and Senators of the current legislature, and also to those who will be sworn in on February 1. The invitations were not transferable. Each one of them had a barcodeBarcode
A barcode is an optical machine-readable representation of data, which shows data about the object to which it attaches. Originally barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines, and may be referred to as linear or 1 dimensional . Later they evolved into rectangles,...
to identify the guests by name and photo.
Until December 30, 2010, the publishing house of the Senate
Senate of Brazil
The Federal Senate of Brazil is the upper house of the National Congress of Brazil. Created by the first Constitution of the Brazilian Empire in 1824, it was inspired by the United Kingdom's House of Lords, but with the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889 it became closer to the United States...
had printed 1,500 invitations for Rousseff's swearing in. The National Congress
National Congress of Brazil
The National Congress of Brazil is the legislative body of Brazil's federal government.Unlike regional legislative bodies – Legislative Assemblies and City Councils -, the Congress is bicameral, composed of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies .The Senate represents the 26 states and...
had been expected a total of 2,000 guests for the ceremony, but ultimately a thousand guests witnessed Rousseff's and Temer's swearing in on the floor of the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil is a federal legislative body and the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. As of 2006, the chamber comprises 513 deputies, who are elected by proportional representation to serve four-year terms...
, where a solemn session of the Congress was held. Last minute invitations could have been printed at the request of the Ministry of External Relations and the federal government.
The swearing in was accompanied by representatives of 132 countries. According to the Presidency of the Republic, ten Presidents, nine Prime-Ministers and one Vice-President attended the ceremony, in addition to 132 ambassadors and United Nations representatives. The vast majority of leaders which attended were from Latin America. Representatives of major trade partners of Brazil, such as France, India, and China, did not attended. According to Celso Amorim
Celso Amorim
Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim is a Brazilian diplomat who has been Minister of Defence since August 2011. Amorim was the Minister of Foreign Relations from 1993 to 1995 under President Itamar Franco and again from 2003 to 2011 under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Before his appointment by Lula,...
, the non-attendance was due to the fact that the Brazilian inauguration
Brazilian presidential inauguration
The inauguration of the President of Brazil is composed of several ceremonies that happen in the same day.Through democratic elections or coups, resignations and deaths, presidential inaugurations have been important events in Brazilian history....
is held on January 1. "We always wish that more people attend, but the date is really unfortunate", he said.
For the reception held at the Itamaraty Palace, the Ministry of External Relations issued 2,500 invitations at the request of the Presidential transition and the Presidency of the Republic. Over 300 foreign authorities attended, in addition to Governor of São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
Geraldo Alckmin
Geraldo Alckmin
Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho , known as Geraldo Alckmin is a Brazilian politician, who has been elected as the new governor of São Paulo, doing it for the second time, and former candidate for president of Brazil in the 2006 Elections...
, which had been absent from the inaugural ceremony.
Rehearsals
On December 19, 2010, the first rehearsal for the inaugural ceremony of Rousseff was held. Juliana Rebelo, a civil servant of the Senate, acted as her during the rehearsal, which was closely watched by journalists and curious passers-by. The second and final rehearsal was held on December 26, this time featuring the 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith which serves as the President's celebratory car. That same day, Rousseff told the group responsible for organizing her inauguration that she will not be taking her mother nor her daughter with her at the Silver Wraith. Traditionally, the President-elect parades alongside his spouse, but Dilma is divorced. Nevertheless, at the inauguration, Rousseff changed her mind and took daughter Paula to parade with her.The news portal G1, which accompanied the rehearsal, anticipated that the inauguration would be "quite a feminine party". Important female figures in Brazil's history were honored with panels spread across the Monumental Axis
Monumental Axis
The Monumental Axis is a central avenue in Brasília's city design.The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road. Its first section is known as "Ministries Esplanade" , as it is surrounded by ministries buildings...
.
Arena Brasil
The Ministry of CultureMinistry of Culture (Brazil)
The Ministry of Culture of Brazil was created in 1985.-External links:*...
organized the cultural part of the inauguration, having provided a budget of 1.5 million reais
Brazilian real
The real is the present-day currency of Brazil. Its sign is R$ and its ISO code is BRL. It is subdivided into 100 centavos ....
(around 0.9 million U.S. dollars) for the event. The first part of cultural presentations, named Arena Brasil, began at 10:00 am (08:00 UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
Coordinated Universal Time is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is one of several closely related successors to Greenwich Mean Time. Computer servers, online services and other entities that rely on having a universally accepted time use UTC for that purpose...
) and ended at 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC), with the start of the official inauguration ceremony.
Arena Brasil honored the regions of Brazil
Regions of Brazil
Brazil is divided into five regions by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística . These divisions are composed of states within them.-The five regions:-North Region: *Area: 3,869,637.,9 km²...
. From 10:00 am (08:00 UTC) until 12:00 am (10:00 UTC) there were presentations of children's groups. There were also musical presentations from 10:00 am (08:00 UTC) until 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC) in each of the four tents spread along the Monumental Axis, honoring the North
North Region, Brazil
The North Region of Brazil is the largest Region of Brazil, corresponding to 45.27% of the national territory. It is the least inhabited of the country, and contributes with a minor percentage in the national GDP and population...
, Northeast Region, Brazil
Northeast Region, Brazil
The Northeast Region of Brazil is composed of the following states: Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and Bahia, and it represents 18.26% of the Brazilian territory....
, Southeast
Southeast Region, Brazil
The Southeast Region of Brazil is composed by the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is the richest region of the country, responsible for approximately 60% of the Brazilian GDP. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais are three richest states of Brazil,...
and South regions of Brazil.
The Arena Brasil project, which began at Rousseff's inauguration, is expected to continue in civic dates throughout Brazil. Five major events are planned for 2011. The next Arena Brasil event will be held in the Northeast on April 22 to commemorate the date which marks the arrival of Pedro Álvares Cabral
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese noble, military commander, navigator and explorer regarded as the discoverer of Brazil. Cabral conducted the first substantial exploration of the northeast coast of South America and claimed it for Portugal. While details of Cabral's early life are sketchy, it...
in Brazil. On August 11, the Black Consciousness Day will feature a Arena Brasil event in the Southeast. The Independence Day
Independence Day (Brazil)
The Independence Day of Brazil , commonly called Sete de Setembro , is a national holiday observed in Brazil on September 7 of every year...
will feature a Arena Brasil event in the South, while the Proclamation of the Republic Day will feature the project in the North.
Parade
Rousseff left the Granja do TortoGranja do Torto
The Granja do Torto is an official residence maintained by the Presidency of Brazil. It is a property with ranch-style features, located on the outskirts of the capital city of Brasília...
residence at 2:00 pm (12:00 UTC) and arrived at the Cathedral of Brasilia
Cathedral of Brasília
The Cathedral of Brasília is the Roman Catholic cathedral serving Brasília, Brazil, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Brasília. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and was completed and dedicated on May 31, 1970...
at 2:15 pm (12:15 UTC). It began to rain right after she left the residence, and she could not parade to the Congress with the hood open, frustrating the public. Nevertheless, Rousseff opened the car window to wave her hand at the public.
The car wandered through the Monumental Axis, stopping at the National Congress, where, around 14:30 hours UTC-2 (2:30 pm), Rousseff and Temer were received by the President of that body, José Sarney
José Sarney
José Sarney de Araújo Costa is a Brazilian lawyer, writer and politician. He served as president of Brazil from 15 March 1985 to 15 March 1990....
.
On the floor of the Chamber, both of 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
Constitution of Brazil
During its independent political history, Brazil has had seven constitutions. The most recent was ratified on October 5, 1988.-Imperial Constitution :Background...
, 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
Palácio do Planalto
The Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located at the Praça dos Três Poderes in Brasília, Brazil. As the seat of government, the term Planalto is often used as a metonym for the executive branch of the government.The main working office of the President...
. 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 Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , known popularly as Lula, served as the 35th President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.A founding member of the Workers' Party , he ran for President three times unsuccessfully, first in the 1989 election. Lula achieved victory in the 2002 election, and was inaugurated as...
and his wife. Traditionally, the outgoing vice President and his wife also greet the new President, but José Alencar
José Alencar
José Alencar Gomes da Silva , also known as José Alencar, the Strong, was a Brazilian businessman and politician, and the Vice President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. In business since a young age, Alencar was a self-made multimillionaire, as the chief executive of Coteminas, after working as...
is undergoing colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth , in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Colorectal cancer is clinically distinct from anal cancer, which affects the anus....
treatment in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
's Hospital Sírio-Libanês and shall not attend the inauguration.
In the parlor, located in the outer area of the palace, overlooking the Praça dos Três Poderes
Praça dos Três Poderes
Praça dos Três Poderes is a plaza in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The name is derived from the presence of the three governmental powers around the plaza: the Executive, represented by the Palácio do Planalto ; the Legislative represented by the Congresso Nacional ; and the Judiciary,...
, Lula will pass the presidential sash
Presidential sash
A presidential sash is a cloth sash worn by presidents of many nations in the world. Such sashes are worn by presidents in Africa, Asia, Europe, and most notably, in Latin America....
to Rousseff. Wearing the sash, Dilma will be greeted by heads of state and other authorities in the palace's east wing. Around 17:00 hours UTC-2 (5 p.m.), Dilma will head to the parlor and make her first speech to the people as President. Then, Dilma will induct her 37 ministers inside the palace. Once this stage of the ceremony has passed, Rousseff will offer a reception to foreign authorities that were sent to Brazil to witness her inauguration at about 18:30 hours UTC-2 (6:30 pm). Each foreign authority will have the opportunity to speak with Rousseff for 30 seconds.
Concerts
The inaugural day will feature concerts by five Brazilian female singers: Elba RamalhoElba ramalho
Elba Ramalho, is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró"....
, Fernanda Takai
Fernanda Takai
Fernanda Barbosa Takai is a Brazilian singer, better known as the lead vocalist of rock band Pato Fu...
, Mart'nália
Mart'nália
Martnália Mendonça Ferreira, known as Mart'nália is a singer, songwriter and percussionist Brazilian.-Career:...
, Zélia Duncan
Zélia Duncan
Zélia Duncan , born Zélia Cristina Gonçalves Moreira, is a Brazilian singer and composer.-Biography:Zélia was born in Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. She moved with her family to Brasília, where she lived for 16 years...
, and Gaby Amarantos. They are planned to start at They will return at 18:00 hours (6:00 pm) and are expected to continue until 21:00 hours (9 p.m.).
According to the newspaper Diário do Pará, the intention of the Ministry of Culture in choosing these singers was to represent all five regions of Brazil
Regions of Brazil
Brazil is divided into five regions by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística . These divisions are composed of states within them.-The five regions:-North Region: *Area: 3,869,637.,9 km²...
. However, both Fernanda Takai and Mart'nalia come from the Southeast Region
Southeast Region, Brazil
The Southeast Region of Brazil is composed by the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is the richest region of the country, responsible for approximately 60% of the Brazilian GDP. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais are three richest states of Brazil,...
. Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
-born Zélia Duncan has began her career in Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
, while Elba Ramalho
Elba ramalho
Elba Ramalho, is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró"....
hails from Paraíba
Paraíba
Paraíba Paraíba Paraíba (Tupi: pa'ra a'íba: "bad to navigation"; Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: is a state of Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east...
and Gaby Amarantos
Gaby Amarantos
Gaby Amarantos is a Brazilian singer and dancer of tecno brega.-Biography:Amarantos was born in the district of Jurunas, outskirts of Belém, state of Pará. She began singing at the age of 15, in the Parish of St. Therese of Lisieux...
was born and raised in Pará
Pará
Pará is a state in the north of Brazil. It borders the Brazilian states of Amapá, Maranhão, Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Amazonas and Roraima. To the northwest it also borders Guyana and Suriname, and to the northeast it borders the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Belém.Pará is the most populous state...
. Therefore, none of the singers hails from the Southern Region
Southern Region, Brazil
The South Region of Brazil is one of the five regions of Brazil. It includes the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul and covers 576,409.6 km ², being the smallest portion of the country...
.
In addition to the concerts, the Ministry of Culture will also install tents on the lawn of the Monumental Axis for presentations of popular culture.
Attendance
The organisers expect that over 70,000 people will attend the inaugural ceremony at the Monumental Axis. The attendance is expected to match those of Lula's first inauguration in 2003, which was attended by an estimated 70,000–120,000 people.Security
At the first event of the inauguration, an open car parade from the Cathedral of Brasília to the National Congress, there will be 2,650 agents of the Military Police, Civil PoliceCivil Police (Brazil)
In Brazil, the Civil Police is the name of the investigative state police forces.The Civil Police are agencies of the public administration of the federative units of Brazil, whose function is, in accordance with article 144 of the Federal Constitution of 1988, the exercise of the public security...
, Federal Police and Federal Highway Police. In Congress, where the handover will take place, another thousand police and military officers will make the safety of president-elect and the guests. Of this total, about 400 are soldiers from the Army
Brazilian Army
The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Military. The Brazilian Army has fought in several international conflicts, mostly in South America and during the 19th century, such as the Brazilian War of Independence , Argentina-Brazil War , War of the Farrapos , Platine War , Uruguayan War ...
, Navy
Brazilian Navy
The Brazilian Navy is a branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces responsible for conducting naval operations. It is the largest navy in Latin America...
and Air Force
Brazilian Air Force
The Brazilian Air Force is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
.
Throughout the parade, sniper
Sniper
A sniper is a marksman who shoots targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the capabilities of regular personnel. Snipers typically have specialized training and distinct high-precision rifles....
s will be in strategic locations, including the roofs of public buildings, while highly trained dogs will enhance security on the sidewalks. To protect the foreign representatives, including 25 heads of state or government, 650 men were deployed by the Federal Police. Rousseff's personal safety will be made by 65 federal agents. At the request of the President-elect, the inner circle will be formed by women, chosen among the best trained female agents, who will form a shield around Rousseff.
None of the parliamentarians will be allowed to bring guests of their own to the ceremony. The invitations are individual, and a map indicating the entrance which guests must use to get into the plenary of the Chamber is attached to them. Unlike what happened in previous inaugural ceremonies, the guests will have to go through metal detector
Metal detector
A metal detector is a device which responds to metal that may not be readily apparent.The simplest form of a metal detector consists of an oscillator producing an alternating current that passes through a coil producing an alternating magnetic field...
s in order to gain access to the Congress, the exception being Deputies, Senators and heads of state. Also as a security measure, the ceremonial body of the Senate called for the cancellation of guided tours around the premises of the building starting on December 29.
Broadcast
The inauguration of Rousseff will be broadcast across the country by all major television networks. In order to ensure that there will be no "blind spotBlind spot
Blind spot may refer to:In ophthalmology:*Scotoma, an obscuration of the visual field*Optic disc, also known as the anatomical blind spot, the specific region of the retina where the optic nerve and blood vessels pass through to connect to the back of the eye*Blind spot , also known as the...
s" during the broadcast, organisers allowed helicopters from private TV stations to monitor the Monumental Axis, in addition to installing a TV Senado
TV Senado
TV Senado is a Brazilian television network responsible for broadcasting activity from the Brazilian Senate. It was created in 1996 by the Brazilian Senate.The channel broadcasts 24h from the Senate.-External links:*...
camera, equipped to capture images at long ranges, atop the 28th floor of the Senate Annex I building.