Explainer: Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

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The United Nations is preparing to elect its 10th secretary-general, with a second informal poll showing Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett narrowly ahead. The new five-year term begins on January 1, 2027.

Candidates include Rafael Grossi (Argentina), Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica), Michelle Bachelet (Chile), Macky Sall (Senegal), Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett (Guyana), Olara Otunnu (Uganda), and Ivonne Baki (Ecuador).
The role of UN secretary-general is crucial for international diplomacy and governance.
Key factors influencing the selection include the backing of the UN Security Council permanent members and candidates' experience in international crises and reforms.

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