Bachelet's Departure Exposes UN Leadership Vacuum Michelle Bachelet's withdrawal from the United Nations secretary general race has sparked analysis and speculation about its implications for the world body.
Beneath the surface, her decision to abandon her candidacy reflects a deeper issue: the lack of cohesion and clear direction within the organization.
Bachelet's bid was always seen as a long shot due to her relatively low poll support in informal straw polls conducted by the UN Security Council.