The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's … - Michelle Bachelet

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Michelle Bachelet

The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when I was doing work on the ground. I think the important thing is that my candidacy was born from citizens themselves, driven by the people and which the parties picked up favourably.

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