Michelle Bachelet

Rafael Grossi gains support for UN secretary general bid, but Argentina's debt to the UN complicates his aspirations.

China expresses support for a woman to be elected as the next UN Secretary-General.

Four candidates, including Macky Sall and Michelle Bachelet, are vying to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Rafael Grossi runs for UN secretary general, applying his diplomatic approach to global conflicts.

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence in the organization.

Four candidates for UN chief address the organization's deep crisis and financial deficit in initial interviews.

The UN chief race intensifies with four candidates warning of waning trust and strain on the global order.

Four candidates for UN Secretary-General participate in interactive dialogues to share their visions.

Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi kicked off public dialogues for the UN secretary-general position.

Four candidates, including one African and three Latin Americans, are vying to lead the UN.

Four candidates present their visions to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in public hearings.

Four candidates, including two women, are vying to replace UN Secretary General Guterres, with a historic female leadership possible.

Mexico's government will maintain support for Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo will hold a call with Bachelet. A decision date is not specified.

Chile's new government withdrew support for Michelle Bachelet's UN Secretary-General candidacy. Mexico and Brazil still support her.

Chile's government declined to support Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General. The administration deemed her candidacy 'unviable'.

Virginia Gamba, an Argentine diplomat, is running for UN secretary general. She joins Rafael Grossi and Michelle Bachelet. The election will determine António Guterres' successor.

Chile backs Michelle Bachelet for UN secretary-general with Brazil and Mexico's support

The Americas face election shake-ups and economic challenges in various countries.

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Four candidates, including Senegal's Macky Sall, are vying to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Latin America is poised to assume the UN Secretary General role, a key opportunity for the region to regain diplomatic influence.

Four UN Secretary-General candidates, including Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, expressed deep concerns during interviews about the organization's effectiveness amid geopolitical crises, ineffective governance, and declining global trust.

The UN leadership race begins with four candidates facing interviews, striking sombre tones about the organization's future.

Michelle Bachelet vows to support women's rights as UN Secretary General candidate.

UNSG candidate Michelle Bachelet vows to push for UN Security Council reform and support Global South development goals.

Four candidates vie to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres amid global challenges.

Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are running for UN secretary-general.

Four contenders vie to lead the United Nations amidst global instability and crisis.

Michelle Bachelet announced her candidacy for UN Secretary-General. She has the support of Mexico and Brazil. The term is for 2027-2031.

Chile's government withdrew support for Michelle Bachelet's UN Secretary-General bid. Bachelet was nominated by Chile, Mexico, and Brazil. A decision made by President Gabriel Boric.

Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast withdrew support for Michelle Bachelet's UN chief bid. Kast cited a significant cost for Chile.

Chile withdrew support for Bachelet's UN Secretary-General candidacy. Chile will abstain from supporting other candidates if Bachelet continues. The successor to António Guterres will be decided by late 2026.

Chile, with Mexico and Brazil's support, nominates Michelle Bachelet for UN Secretary-General

The United Nations seeks a peacemaker to resolve global conflicts.

Four candidates vie to lead the United Nations, discussing global issues.

Four candidates, including Macky Sall and three Latin Americans, vie to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Rebeca Grynspan and Macky Sall presented their bids to lead the UN in informal dialogues.

The UN leadership race intensifies with four candidates facing interviews, striking sombre tones about the organization's future.

Four candidates vowed Wednesday to reform the troubled United Nations and restore its diminished global influence through cost-cutting and improved coordination, seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres next year.

Rafael Grossi, Argentine diplomat, runs for UN Secretary General, pledging active and pragmatic leadership.

Michelle Bachelet hopes the world is ready for a female UN leader.

Rafael Grossi defends his UN candidacy in a key New York hearing, criticizing the organization's current functioning.

Rafael Grossi seeks to lead the UN as its next secretary general.

Rafael Grossi, an Argentine, presents his candidacy to lead the United Nations.

Argentine diplomat Virginia Gamba was removed from the UN secretary-general race. Maldives withdrew its backing for her candidacy. This boosts fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi's chances.

Chile withdrew support for Michelle Bachelet's UN bid. This complicates her candidacy.

Chile's new government withdrew support for Bachelet's UN bid. The decision was due to lack of regional consensus and international differences.

An Argentine diplomat is a candidate at the UN. No specific details are provided.

Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and UN human rights chief, nominated for UN Secretary-General