Maria Fernanda Espinosa
ArgentinapoliticianFemaleb. 19655.7Global Dominance: 0.01%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 has argued that the UN is in dire trouble and will drift further into paralysis without major change.
As Antonio Guterres steps down, an organisation struggles for relevance
Australia· 2026-09-25
María Fernanda Espinosa is still in the running for the position of Secretary General.
La ONU ante una elección que puede hacer historia
Panama· 2026-09-24
Maria Fernanda Espinosa is a former top politician from Ecuador and a strong candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.
Toppkandidaten kritiserar FN: ”Framstår som auktoritär röst”
Sweden· 2026-09-23
María Fernanda Espinosa led Ecuador’s negotiating team at several UN climate Cop summits.
Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action | United Nations
United Kingdom· 2026-09-23
María Fernanda Espinosa is another candidate from Latin America in the running to replace António Guterres.
António Guterres critica uso da força e desrespeito ao direito internacional em último discurso como secretário-geral da ONU
Brazil· 2026-09-22María Fernanda Espinosa is a former finance minister of Ecuador and a viable contender for the UN secretary general.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs | United NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-22
María Fernanda Espinosa is still a candidate for the Secretary General position.
qué pasa con Rafael GrossiArgentina· 2026-09-19
María Fernanda Espinosa is a former chancellor of Ecuador who is in the running for the UN Secretary-General position.
Rebeca Grynspan lidera tercera votación informal para secretaría general de la ONU
Costa Rica· 2026-09-19María Fernanda Espinosa is a former chancellor of Ecuador and a candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.
El argentino Rafael Grossi sigue entre los candidatos favoritos para liderar la ONU, pero pierde apoyos en una tercera votaciónArgentina· 2026-09-18
María Fernanda Espinosa is another candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.
UN: Wer steht bald an der Spitze der Vereinten Nationen? - Politik
Germany· 2026-09-14
María Fernanda Espinosa is one of the South American candidates in the race.
Se busca al sucesor de Guterres: la carrera por dirigir la ONU sigue abierta, pero ya tiene favoritos
Peru· 2026-09-12
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· 2026-08-04Espinosa 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· 2026-07-30María 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· 2026-07-23María 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
