Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president
Ms Caputova cited Mr Kuciak's death as one of the reasons she decided to run for president, which is a largely ceremonial role.Ms Caputova gained national prominence as a lawyer when she led a case against an illegal landfill lasting 14 years.Ms Caputova's campaign posters read:"Stand up against evil, together we can do it."
Aged 45, a divorcee and mother of two, she is a member of the liberal Progressive Slovakia party, which has no seats in parliament. In a country where same-sex marriage and adoption is not yet legal, her liberal views promote LGBTQ+ rights.
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