China Human Rights Record Emerges as Flashpoint in U.N. Leadership Race

The United States appears determined to block the nomination of of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to become the world body's next leader, in part due to concerns over her positions on Chinese human rights issues. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

By David Brunnstrom and Patricia Zengerle

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, appeared to torpedo the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the next leader of the world body on Wednesday by saying he shared a U.S. senator’s concerns about her fitness for the job.

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