Bachelet places fourth in first UN Security Council straw poll
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet placed fourth in the UN Security Council's first informal straw poll among candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary-general. The vote was held behind closed doors in New York on Thursday.
Former Chilean president and founding head of UN Women Michelle Bachelet placed fourth in the UN Security Council's first informal straw poll among candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary-general. The vote took place behind closed doors in New York on Thursday.
The selection process traditionally weighs regional rotation and balance among major powers, making the race especially delicate for candidates from Latin America. Bachelet's fourth-place showing suggests the contest remains at an early stage, with rankings still likely to shift.
The results were released ahead of an upcoming debate in Uruguay, where candidates' views on UN reform and peacekeeping priorities will be examined in greater detail. The Security Council's five permanent members hold decisive veto power over the eventual nominee.
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