Maria Fernanda Espinosa
Costa RicapoliticianFemaleb. 19656.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Maria Fernanda Espinosa is an accomplished Ecuadorian diplomat and politician who served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 2018 to 2019. Known for her expertise in international relations and her advocacy for sustainable development, she has held various significant positions in Ecuador's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs. Espinosa's candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) was notable for her extensive experience and vision for the organization, reflecting her dedication to multilateralism and cooperation in the Americas.
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María Fernanda Espinosa is mentioned as a candidate for the UN Secretary-General.
La ONU con baja credibilidad y un relator infiltrado, escribe Ulrich Richter
Mexico· 2026-08-10
María Fernanda Espinosa stated that the UN must enhance international cooperation against transnational organized crime.
Candidatas à liderança da ONU têm como prioridade combate ao crime
Cabo Verde· 2026-08-04
Espinosa is a former Ecuadorean Foreign Minister and a candidate for the UN chief position.
Informal poll shows Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief
Gambia· 2026-07-31Maria Fernanda Espinosa is among the candidates for the UN Secretary-General position.
O femeie este favorită să conducă ONU pentru prima dată în istorie. Cine este Rebeca Grynspan
Romania· 2026-07-30
María Fernanda Espinosa is a former chancellor and ex-president of the UN General Assembly.
Rebeca Grynspan encabezaría primera votación para secretaría general de la ONU, dicen medios internacionalesCosta Rica· 2026-07-30María Fernanda Espinosa is Ecuador's former foreign affairs and defence minister.
Ugandan diplomat joins race to become next UN Secretary-General
Tanzania· 2026-07-26María Fernanda Espinosa is a former foreign minister of Ecuador and a candidate for Secretary-General.
Седум кандидати за наследник на Гутереш
North Macedonia· 2026-07-26
Maria Fernanda Espinosa is a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
Seventh candidate, Uganda's Olara Otunnu, joins race to lead UN
Kenya· 2026-07-26María Fernanda Espinosa is among the candidates for the UN Secretary General position.
Rebeca Gryspan suma un nuevo rival en la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONU; político ugandés postula su nombreCosta Rica· 2026-07-26
María Fernanda Espinosa is among the candidates vying to become the next UN Secretary-General.
Político ugandés se une a la carrera por la jefatura de la ONU | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-07-26María Fernanda Espinosa is a former president of the UN General Assembly and a candidate for the next Secretary-General of the UN.
Succession à l'ONU : qui remplacera António Guterres ?
Cameroon· 2026-07-24
María Fernanda Espinosa is the former Foreign Minister of Ecuador who emphasized her role as an honest mediator.
Los candidatos a dirigir la ONU proyectan visiones similares en su debate público | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-24
María Fernanda Espinosa is among the candidates vying for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Шест кандидати во трка за наследник на Гутереш: Почнува изборот за нов генерален секретар на ОНNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-23
María Fernanda Espinosa, the former President of the UN General Assembly, presents the voice of small countries and a deep concern for climate crisis and inclusive global governance.
Memilih Sekjen PBB, Menjaga Masa Depan Multilateralisme
Indonesia· 2026-07-20
María Fernanda Espinosa is a former Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense and chaired the UN General Assembly from 2018 to 2019.
MVP o trci za generalnog sekretara Ujedinjenih nacija
Montenegro· 2026-05-27
He said, speaking to UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa.
St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis speak up for Taiwan at the UN
Taiwan· 2025-09-30
María Fernanda Espinosa raised her voice in the fight for climate justice and the rights of indigenous peoples in Latin America.
Crna Gora izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog pogoršavajuće humanitarne situacije palestinskog naroda u GaziMontenegro· 2025-09-25
María Fernanda Espinosa is one of the authors advocating for changes in the global financial system.
A make-or-break moment for global debt reform
Guyana· 2025-06-28
María Fernanda Espinosa is also considered a candidate for the UN Secretary-General role.
Alicia Bárcena, entre las favoritas para suceder a Guterres en la ONU; podría ser la primera mujer en dirigirlaMexico· 2025-06-09
La comitiva presidencial estuvo integrada por la canciller, María Fernanda Espinosa.
Estos son los presidentes ecuatorianos que visitaron al papa Francisco en el Vaticano | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-21
María Fernanda Espinosa noted the diversity and openness of this year's forum, which helps to build broader consensus.
为共创亚洲美好未来贡献智慧和力量（聚焦博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会） --国际--人民网
China· 2025-03-29
María Fernanda Espinosa highlights the importance of the Beijing Declaration in promoting gender equality.
为变局中的世界提供“亚洲方案”——博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会嘉宾观点集萃 _光明网China· 2025-03-29
Maria Fernanda Espinosa remarked that China is a place of hope and transformation.
携手共创亚洲和世界更加美好的未来（聚焦博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会） --国际--人民网China· 2025-03-28
Maria Fernanda Espinosa is a former foreign minister of Ecuador and is frequently mentioned for the UN secretary general position.
Editorial | CARICOM should signal Mia Mottley for UN | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-02-23
Maria Fernanda Espinosa was nominated and supported by several CARICOM countries during the last election for Secretary-General.
WORLD VIEW: OAS secretary general election and renewed OAS consensus
Bahamas· 2025-02-13
