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Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi are considered frontrunners to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General. Their visions for a more efficient UN face challenges due to global tensions and the need to avoid alienating veto powers.
The government of José Antonio Kast has officially withdrawn Chile's backing for former President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy to lead the United Nations, deeming her bid 'unviable'. Pundits are now speculating on her chances, believing the winning candidate will likely be a woman from Latin America.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reaffirmed his support for former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, even after Chile's current government withdrew its backing.
Chile has officially withdrawn its support for former president Michelle Bachelet's bid to become the UN secretary-general.
Mexico's president has stated that the country will continue to support Michelle Bachelet for the position of UN chief.
A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.