No joke: UN justifies Bachelet’s close ties to Maduro & Castro dictatorships

No joke: the UN is now arguing that Michelle Bachelet’s close ties to the Maduro and Castro dictatorships is a good thing— because, as UN rights chief, “the important point is to reach out to all leaders and be able to have a dialogue with them…” All of this in reaction to UN Watch’s release. Full transcript below. No joke: @UN says @MBachelet's close ties to Maduro & Castro dictatorships is a #good thing—because, as UN rights chief, "the important point is to reach out to all leaders and be able to have a dialogue with them…" All in reaction…

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