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Chile Withdraws Support for Bachelet's UN Secretary-General Bid

3/24/2026

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Chile has withdrawn support for Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, for UN Secretary-General, announced March 24, 2026.
The decision followed the inauguration of Jose Antonio Kast, the right-leaning President of Chile, who criticized Bachelet's presidency and deemed the nomination invable.
The Chilean foreign ministry said it will not support any candidate in the UN election process, which includes public hearings and a secret Security Council vote.

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Chile has withdrawn support for Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, for UN Secretary-General, announced March 24, 2026.
The decision followed the inauguration of Jose Antonio Kast, the right-leaning President of Chile, who criticized Bachelet's presidency and deemed the nomination invable.
The Chilean foreign ministry said it will not support any candidate in the UN election process, which includes public hearings and a secret Security Council vote.