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Alba Roballo was a notable Uruguayan lawyer, poet, and politician renowned for her distinguished career in public service. She served multiple terms in the Senate of Uruguay and was the first woman in South America to hold a cabinet minister position. A prominent Afro-Uruguayan figure, she played a crucial role in the Frente Amplio and championed legislation projects for social advancement. Despite facing obstacles during the military regime, she remained resolute and committed to serving her country until her passing in 1996.