Former U.S. vice president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate praised Chile's ex-president during visit to the country.
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Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, expressed strong support for former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy to lead the United Nations, calling her a "fantastic" secretary-general during a visit to Chile on Friday.
Gore said he felt "profound respect" for Bachelet and her trajectory, declaring himself "a great admirer" of the former president. He wished her well in her bid to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general.
Bachelet is currently traveling internationally to gather support for her candidacy to head the United Nations. The endorsement from Gore, a prominent figure in the global climate movement, comes as she seeks to consolidate international backing for the position.
The timing of Gore's remarks is significant given the political context surrounding Bachelet's campaign. While she lacks the backing of Chile's current government under President José Antonio Kast, her candidacy has received sponsorship from Mexico and Brazil.
Although Gore and Bachelet were both in Chile during the same week, their schedules did not align for a meeting, according to reports.
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