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Bachelet Withdraws UN Secretary-General Bid After Kast Pulls Support

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Chile President Michelle Bachelet withdrew her candidacy for United Nations secretary-general.
Her campaign stalled after new Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast withdrew his backing.
She announced the withdrawal in an Instagram video on Sept 19, 2026.
The third straw poll gave Bachelet one encourage, eleven discourage, and three no-opinion votes.

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Chile President Michelle Bachelet withdrew her candidacy for United Nations secretary-general.
Her campaign stalled after new Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast withdrew his backing.
She announced the withdrawal in an Instagram video on Sept 19, 2026.
The third straw poll gave Bachelet one encourage, eleven discourage, and three no-opinion votes.