The Government of Mexico has defended this Sunday the "undeniable" credentials of the former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to assume the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), after the former leader communicated that she was withdrawing her candidacy to head the international organization.
In an official note disseminated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the portfolio headed by Roberto Velasco has emphasized that Bachelet is an "integral, humanist, and just" figure whose principles fully align with the values of the United Nations Charter regarding the construction of peace and the protection of human rights.
"Mexico promoted Michelle Bachelet's candidacy convinced of her suitability due to her experience as two-time president of Chile, high commissioner for Human Rights, and executive director of UN Women," the Mexican Foreign Ministry has reiterated, emphasizing that her profile was particularly suitable in an international scenario that demands "promoting multilateralism, non-intervention, and equality among States."
The Mexican Executive has also conveyed its recognition to the authorities of Brazil for the joint effort during the diplomatic campaign, considering this bilateral coordination as a demonstration of unprecedented regional cooperation in the relationship between both countries.
Bachelet decided this Saturday to end her aspiration and stated that she does not regret having presented herself for what she defined as a "great challenge." The former socialist leader expressed her gratitude for the "generous" support from the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Claudia Sheinbaum, as well as from the Chileans who offered her "their esteem and support."
The announcement came just one day after the results of the third informal poll held in the Security Council were known, in which the candidate received a single favorable vote against eleven against and three "without opinion."