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Michelle Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet is the United Nations high commissioner for human rights. She was elected president of Chile on two occasions (2006–2010 and 2014–2018). Bachelet served as Chile's health minister (2000–2002) as well as Defense Minister (2002–2004).

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