Secretary-General Candidates: Michelle Bachelet Jeria - Media Stakeout | United Nations

Press briefing for the Secretary-General candidacy · April 21, 2026

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Moderator introduced the candidate jointly nominated by Brazil and Mexico for U.N. Secretary-General: "Her Excellency, Michelle Bachelet," and gave her the floor to speak.

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Michelle Bachelet was formally introduced as the joint candidate of Brazil and Mexico for U.N. Secretary-General and outlined a platform centered on reforming the United Nations, strengthening multilateralism and prevention, and advancing women’s rights. Reporters pressed her on a U.S. veto threat, an allegation in a letter calling her a "pro-abortion zealot," the Security Council reform agenda, and what concrete first steps she would take if selected.

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