Lula Government Studies Ways to Finance Bachelet's UN Campaign
Key takeaways
- The initiative comes after Chile’s current president, José Antonio Kast, withdrew official support for the former president, who had relied on funding from Santiago for logistical expenses.
- Lula supports Bachelet as the first Latin American woman to lead the organization, aiming to strengthen multilateralism.
- The former Chilean president is expected to face resistance from countries such as China and United States on the Security Council.
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The initiative comes after Chile’s current president, José Antonio Kast, withdrew official support for the former president, who had relied on funding from Santiago for logistical expenses.
Lula supports Bachelet as the first Latin American woman to lead the organization, aiming to strengthen multilateralism. Since the Chilean politician is not a Brazilian public official, the Planalto Palace is considering issuing a decree authorizing spending on airfare and international travel. Brazil and Mexico now lead sponsorship of the candidacy.
The former Chilean president is expected to face resistance from countries such as China and United States on the Security Council. Besides Bachelet, the race also includes figures such as Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, backed by the government of Javier Milei. For Brazil, the support represents a strategic defense of the UN system.