Candidates to replace Guterres
Six candidates are competing for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations in a crucial race that reflects the organization's current challenges, most notably financial crises and international divisions. There are also calls to select the first woman to hold the position. The contenders include figures with extensive diplomatic experience such as Argentine Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency; Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan; Ecuadorian María Fernanda Espinosa; Chilean Michelle Bachelet; Ghanaian Caroline R. B. Rodriguez-Perkitt; and Senegalese Maki Sall. It is expected that Grossi is currently the frontrunner. Secret voting by the Security Council will start on July 30, aiming to select a candidate who garners nine votes from Council members. This choice will then be submitted to the General Assembly for approval, with the appointed Secretary-General expected to begin their term in early January 2027. The organization faces various challenges, including a deep financial crisis and increasing criticism regarding its performance and priorities.
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