politics
March 24, 2026
Chile Withdraws Support for Michelle Bachelet's Candidacy for UN Secretary-General
Chile announced today that it is withdrawing its support for the candidacy of former President Michelle Bachelet for Secretary-General of the United Nations, ahead of elections that will decide the organization's leader for a five-year term beginning in 2027.
TL;DR
- Chile has withdrawn support for Michelle Bachelet's bid for UN Secretary-General.
- The decision reflects a sharp rightward shift in Chilean politics under President Jose Antonio Kast.
- Kast criticized the previous government's support for Bachelet's nomination.
- Chilean officials believe Bachelet's candidacy is now unachievable.
- The ministry will not back any candidate in the UN leadership race.
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