SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Saturday that his nation will maintain its endorsement of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s campaign for UN Secretary-General, even after Chile pulled its backing.
“Bachelet is highly qualified and has the best credentials for the role,” Lula stated in a social media post on X.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, Chile’s administration announced it would remain neutral and not endorse any contender in the Secretary-General selection process. The decision comes under newly sworn-in Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, who has been a vocal critic of Bachelet’s time in office and took the oath this month.
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared Wednesday that Mexico will also maintain its backing for Bachelet’s nomination to lead the United Nations.
