Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the world body in its 80-year history.
To be recommended by the Security Council, a candidate needs at least nine of its 15 members to vote in favour and must avoid a veto from any of the five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – before a final vote in the General Assembly.“Today I announced that I have decided not to continue with my candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations,” she said.
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