Grynspan Reportedly Gains Edge in UN Secretary-General Race
A source says nine UN Security Council members expressed support for Rebeca Grynspan, while five opposed her candidacy, in an informal straw poll.
Rebeca Grynspan has reportedly gained an advantage in the contest to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, according to a source cited by Russian news agency TASS.
The source said that in an informal straw poll among the 15 members of the UN Security Council, nine expressed support for Grynspan's candidacy, while five voted against her. TASS did not specify how the remaining member voted or provide further details on the poll's format or timing.
Grynspan, a Costa Rican economist, currently serves as Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The report did not name other candidates in the race or provide additional context on the broader selection process for the UN's top post. The UN Security Council typically conducts a series of straw polls among its members before recommending a candidate to the General Assembly for final approval.
TASS did not identify its source or provide independent confirmation of the reported vote tally. There was no immediate comment from the United Nations or from Grynspan's office regarding the report.
Sources
- Grynspan pulls ahead in race for UN chief — source — TASS (Russia)
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