Abreu to Become Brazil’s First Female Agriculture Minister
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Senator Katia Abreu was named by President Dilma Rousseff as Brazil’s first female agriculture minister, as the world’s largest coffee, sugar and beef exporter faces its worst drought in 80 years.
Abreu, 52, takes command of the ministry as Brazilian farmers compete with cities and hydroelectric plants for precious water resources. She will be need to find the balance between supporting farmers suffering from low grain prices and a Brazilian government planning to reduce spending.