Event Brief
Bachelet withdraws UN secretary-general bid
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
Summary: Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced she is withdrawing her candidacy to become the next UN secretary-general. Her exit ends a bid that had struggled to gain traction among Security Council members, leaving seven candidates in the race to succeed António Guterres.
WHO: Michelle Bachelet
WHAT: Withdraws her candidacy for UN secretary-general
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: No specific cause was reported; Bachelet said she would continue her international work.
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