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IAEA Chief Grossi Leads Race for U.N. Secretary-General

4/22/2026

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Rafael Grossi, IAEA director, is the front-runner for the next U.N. Secretary-General, thanks to diplomacy with Iran.
Rebeca Grynspan, former Costa Rican vice-president, aims to be the first female U.N. Secretary-General and promotes reform.
Michelle Bachelet faces opposition from U.S. lawmakers and lost Chile's support after a political shift.
Macky Sall, former president of Senegal, advocates for developing nations and Security Council reform despite lacking broad support in Africa.

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Rafael Grossi, IAEA director, is the front-runner for the next U.N. Secretary-General, thanks to diplomacy with Iran.
Rebeca Grynspan, former Costa Rican vice-president, aims to be the first female U.N. Secretary-General and promotes reform.
Michelle Bachelet faces opposition from U.S. lawmakers and lost Chile's support after a political shift.
Macky Sall, former president of Senegal, advocates for developing nations and Security Council reform despite lacking broad support in Africa.