The United States reportedly opposes every person on the current list, adding to tensions as Washington still owes the UN about $4.2 billion. Potential alternatives for the role include FIFA head Gianni Infantino, while some proponents for the position call for the removal of over 80 special rapporteur mandates as part of a broader reform of the organization.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Permanent UN Security Council Members Veto All 7 Secretary General Candidates
Geopolitics3 days ago
Every person vying to replace António Guterres as the top United Nations official was effectively blocked during the sixth informal Security Council poll on Friday. Permanent members of the council issued "discourage" votes to all seven candidates, with the three viewed as frontrunners receiving two such vetoes each. While the results of the secret ballot leaked Friday evening, Reuters reports that Costa Rica's Grynspan has emerged as a leading contender despite the stalemate.
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