UN Secretary-General Race: Latin America's Turn

The United Nations is set to elect its next secretary-general, with the race officially starting. The job traditionally rotates among regions, but Latin America is next on the list. Several individuals have declared their interest, including Chiles former President Michelle Bachelet and Costa Ricas former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan. Rafael Grossi, a veteran Argentine diplomat, has also confirmed his intention to run. The selection process involves the fifteen-member Security Council recommending a candidate to the one hundred ninety-three-member General Assembly, with the five permanent veto-wielding council members needing to agree. Theres a growing push for the UN to choose the first female secretary-general, with the General Assembly encouraging countries to strongly consider nominating women. The UN is also working to make the selection process more transparent, with candidates expected to provide a vision statement and disclose their funding sources. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.