United Nations, United States, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead UN: diplomat

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2026-09-30

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan appeared to be pulling ahead in the race to lead the United Nations after the fourth round of informal polling on Tuesday, a diplomat said. Grynspan, a veteran diplomat who leads the UN trade and development body (UNCTAD) has come top in three of the four straw polls -- but a veto from the five permanent members of the 15-member UN Security Council could derail her momentum. She received 10 favorable votes Tuesday and......

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