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UN Secretary-General race – Bachelet campaign

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Following a second informal Security Council poll in late August that saw her drop to seventh place with only two votes of support, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet resumed her international tour with a visit to Mexico. During her time in Mexico City, Bachelet presented an ECLAC report and expressed gratitude to the Mexican people. While Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum initially reaffirmed Mexico’s support for Bachelet, support, she later indicated that the real possibilities for the campaign’s success must be reviewed following a meeting with Bachelet. reviewed. Bachelet subsequently traveled to Brazil to meet also met with Brazilian President Lula da Silva to bolster her campaign. However, her bid bid. Her candidacy faces mounting challenges; reports suggest challenges, including potential opposition from major powers, including the United States and Russia, Russia due to her former role as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and her perceived proximity to China. Additionally, domestic support in Chile appears to be waning, with a Cadem poll indicating that 53% has shifted; the administration of respondents believe she should withdraw her candidacy. President José Antonio Kast has withdrawn its official backing. In early September, Bachelet publicly acknowledged the difficult outlook for her bid. Speaking outlook, stating at a forum organized by Universidad Diego Portales, she stated, Portales forum, “I know I am will not going to be Secretary-General,” following the poor results of the Security Council straw poll. a realization she described as a “relief.” She characterized the current international climate as a “structural strategic struggle,” noting a decline in the “soft power” of the United States and a significant an increase in the soft power of China. Bachelet She also highlighted a liquidity crisis within the UN, citing outstanding contributions from major powers such as the US and China. While Chile has withdrawn its official nomination, Bachelet’s candidacy remains active through criticized the support erosion of multilateralism. Despite the poor polling, Bachelet intends to continue diplomatic efforts, supported by the governments of Brazil and Mexico. Supporters, including former Chilean Chancellor Haroldo Muñoz, maintain that her candidacy remains a matter of principle regarding international law and human rights. The selection process to succeed António Guterres is expected to conclude before the end of 2026.

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