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Costa Rican Diplomat Leads UN Secretary General Race

Published Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Updated August 9

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  • Rebeca Grynspan secured 10 "encourage" votes, four "no opinion" votes, and one "discourage" vote in a secret first straw poll of the UN security council.

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    The article highlights Grynspan's background, including her parents being Holocaust refugees and her leadership of UNCTAD's critical reporting on Israel's occupation, framing her as a candidate who could bring a unique perspective to the UN's challenges.

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