Overview

• President Gabriel Boric announced the nomination at the General Assembly, highlighting Bachelet’s U.N. credentials and consensus-building profile.
• Bachelet served two terms as Chile’s president and previously led U.N. Women and the U.N. human rights office.
• World leaders pressed for the first woman to lead the organization, with several also arguing it is Latin America’s turn for the post.
• The choice will be made in 2026 through Security Council recommendation subject to any permanent-member veto, followed by a General Assembly vote for a 2027 start.
• Only Bolivian Vice President David Choquehuanca is also formally in the race so far, while IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has signaled he will seek the job.