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(The First Woman to be Elected as the President of Slovakia.) Zuzana Čaputová is a well-known Slovak politician, lawyer, and environmental activist. She gained recognition for her successful campaign against a toxic landfill in Pezinok, her hometown. This achievement led to her being awarded the prestigious 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize. In 2019, Čaputová made history by becoming Slovakia's first female president and the youngest person to hold the position. Her victory in the presidential election highlighted her broad popularity and strong support among the Slovak people.