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U.S. Opens 2026 U.N. Secretary-General Nominations, Bachelet in Running

10/25/2025

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The United States will consider global candidates for the 10th U.N. secretary-general election, with nominations solicited by year-end for a 2026 vote.
U.S. Deputy Ambassador Dorothy Shea emphasized a merit-based selection process.
Latin American representatives, including Panama's Deputy Ambassador Ricardo Moscoso, expressed hope that candidates from the region will be recognized.
Chile plans to nominate former president Michelle Bachelet, and Costa Rica will nominate former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan.

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The United States will consider global candidates for the 10th U.N. secretary-general election, with nominations solicited by year-end for a 2026 vote.
U.S. Deputy Ambassador Dorothy Shea emphasized a merit-based selection process.
Latin American representatives, including Panama's Deputy Ambassador Ricardo Moscoso, expressed hope that candidates from the region will be recognized.
Chile plans to nominate former president Michelle Bachelet, and Costa Rica will nominate former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan.