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Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to become UN secretary general

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Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced her withdrawal from the UN Secretary-General race on September 20, 2026, after security council support collapsed in a straw poll. She replaced the failed candidate with seven others, ending a campaign that struggled to gain traction among UN Security Council members. Bachelet, 74, confirmed her decision via an Instagram video stating she will continue her international work with the same determination.

Key points

• Michelle Bachelet, 74, withdrew her candidacy from the UN Secretary-General race on September 20, 2026, following a collapse in security council support.
• Seven candidates remain in the contest after Bachelet's withdrawal, ending an attempt that struggled to gain traction among UN Security Council members.

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