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Bachelet withdraws from UN Secretary-General race, backs Latin American woman

Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has withdrawn from the UN Secretary-General candidacy, releasing a resignation letter that defends multilateralism and advocates for a Latin American woman to lead the UN. Brazil had supported her bid. This reshapes the race, potentially consolidating support behind other Latin American candidates and influencing regional diplomatic dynamics.

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Grynspan Leads UN SG Straw Poll; Bachelet Withdraws, Citing Multilateralism Decline

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan leads the third informal straw poll for UN Secretary-General, though no candidate has achieved consensus. Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has confirmed her withdrawal from the race, citing adverse global conditions for multilateralism and her low standing in informal polls. This narrows the field and reshapes regional and gender dynamics, with the Security Council's permanent members retaining veto power.

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