12 Countries Continued...

Leaders Background Information



Mexico

 President Enrique Pena Nieto- He claimed to be a big fan of a book named "The Eagles Throne", but when asked who the author was, he didn't know. It turns out it was written by one of Mexico's most celebrated novelists, Carlos Fuentes.

Minister, Christopher. "Biography of Enrique Pena Nieto." About Education. Web. 21 Oct. 2014. <http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/presidentsofmexico/p/Biography-Of-Enrique-Pena-Nieto.htm>.

China-

 President Xi Jinping- He is the son of revolutionary war veteran Xi Zhongxun, who was a founding father of the Communist Party.

"Profile: Xi Jinping." BBC News. 21 Oct. 2013. Web. 5 June 2013. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-11551399>.

India-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi- Narendra Modi uses to sell tea at the canteen of Gujarat State Road Transportation Corporation. So even though he started out at the bottom, he still made it to the top.

Chakravorty, Rishabh. "Narendra Modi." India.com. 20 May 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. <http://us.india.com/top-n/narendra-modi-22-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-14th-prime-minister-of-india-61218/>.

Russia-

Vladimir Putin- In September 2001 following the terrorist attacks on the United States, Putin said that Russia was an ally of the U.S.. But soon after Putin expressed his opposition to the U.S. about the ridding of Saddam Hussien.

"Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.
Germany-

Angela Merkel- Accused the U.S. National Security Agency of tapping her cell phone, saying "spying among friends is never acceptable." Later reports revealed the NSA may have been surveilling Angela since 2002. Angela is also in the top 100 most influential people in the world.

"Angela Dorothea Merkel." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014
United Kingdom-

David Cameron- He was in his top academic class two years early and went to Eton College, one of the most famous independent school in the world at the age of 13.

"David William Donald Cameron." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.

France- 

Francois Hollande- He was dating Segolene Royal and had four children together, although they never married. Segolene ran for president and lost, after her defeat, Hollande and Royal announced their separation.
"François Hollande." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.

Brazil-

Dilma Rousseff-  She was batting againist military dictatorship and she was put in prison.  She was abused and tortured for three years with electric shocks. After she was released she pursed local politics.
"Dilma Rousseff." Infoplease.com. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. <http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/dilmarousseff.html>.


Syria-

Bashar al-assad- in 2011 Bashar blocked social media sites and human rights groups have reported political opponents of Bashar are routinely tortured, imprisoned and killed.
"Bashar Hafez al-Assad." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.

Japan-

Shinzo Abe- His father and grandfather were high ranking members of the Liberal Democratic Party, and his mother was a former prime minister.
"Shinzo Abe." Infoplease.com. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. <http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/shinzoabe.html>.

Israel-

Shimon Peres- He was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
"Shimon Peres." Encyclopedia Britannica. 24 July 2014. Web. 22 Oct. 2014. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/451349/Shimon-Peres>.

Canada-

Stephen Harper- He is the first conservative prime minister in 13 years when he was elected in 2006.
"Harper, Stephen." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 22 Oct. 2014<http://www.encyclopedia.com>.