María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés
JamaicapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés is a prominent Ecuadorian politician and diplomat, known for her tenure as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador and her role as the President of the United Nations General Assembly from 2018 to 2019. She has been a significant figure in international diplomacy, advocating for issues such as human rights, sustainable development, and gender equality. In the recent context of Caribbean diplomacy, she is recognized for her candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General, representing Antigua and Barbuda, as CARICOM leaders navigate their support for competing candidates in this high-stakes election.
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Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces of Ecuador is one of the candidates competing for the UN Secretary General position.
Elizabeth Morgan | 81st UNGA: Can trust be restored? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-25
H.E. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés is also vying for the position of UN Secretary-General as a nominee of Antigua and Barbuda.
Nand C Bardouille | Guyana's candidate for top UN post receives backing of Caribbean leaders | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-13
