Peru withdraws ILO candidate after employers, unions back Houngbo

Peru's foreign ministry confirmed Javier González-Olaechea withdrew his ILO Director-General candidacy after the IOE and ITUC endorsed incumbent Gilbert Houngbo on October 30, making his re-election in the November 16 vote virtually certain. The move signals a consolidation of support behind Houngbo and a diplomatic setback for Peru's bid.

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