Event Brief
Grynspan leads in UN secretary-general straw polls
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rica’s candidate to succeed António Guterres, pulled ahead after the fourth round of informal polling, topping three of four straw polls. She received 10 favourable votes and three “discourage” votes on Tuesday, while Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett came second with eight endorsements.
WHO: Rebeca Grynspan; Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; five permanent members of the UN Security Council
WHAT: Grynspan led in the latest round of informal straw polls for the next UN secretary-general.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The informal polling results after the fourth round showed Grynspan receiving more favourable votes, though a potential veto by the five permanent UN Security Council members could affect the outcome.
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