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Who's who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General?

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Who’s who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General?

The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with five women among eight candidates, as Antonio Guterres’s tenure nears its end. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo explains who’s in front and why some say it’s Latin America’s turn.

Published On 24 Sep 2026

24 Sep 2026

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