In brief
In a behind‑closed‑doors vote, former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan received 12 votes in favour and three against among the 15 members of the UN Security Council, marking her strongest showing yet. This puts her firmly in front as the UN seeks a new secretary‑general to replace Antonio Guterres after his second five‑year term. The informal poll, conducted by the Security Council, reflects a growing consensus behind Grynspan, yet the final appointment will still be decided by the General Assembly under UN rules.
In a closed‑door vote held Thursday at the United Nations, former Costa Rican vice‑president Rebeca Grynspan earned 12 of 15 votes in favour, with three against, sources said. The tally makes her the clear frontrunner for the 10th UN secretary‑general, according to Reuters and other outlets reporting on the back‑room poll.
The poll was conducted by the 15‑member Security Council, the body that champions the appointment of the secretary‑general. Grynspan’s 12‑vote margin is her strongest performance in eight closed‑door ballots that have taken place since the end of Antonio Guterres’s second five‑year term this year.
Sources say the informal count reflects backing from key Security Council members, but the final decision will still come from the General Assembly, which must approve a nominee in accordance with UN rules.
