Rebeca Grynspan
Costa RicapoliticianFemaleb. 19556.1Global Dominance: 0.03%Rebeca Grynspan is a distinguished Costa Rican diplomat and economist, currently serving as the Secretary General of the Ibero-American General Secretariat. She has a rich background in international development, having previously held positions at the United Nations, including as the UN Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP. Grynspan is recognized for her advocacy on issues related to social equity, sustainable development, and gender equality in Latin America.
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Rebeca Grynspan is a former Vice President of Costa Rica and a candidate for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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Peru· 2026-09-26
Rebeca Grynspan was the most voted candidate for the UN Secretary-General position in an informal poll.
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Guatemala· 2026-09-26
Rebeca Grynspan is mentioned as a candidate for the Secretary General of the UN, whom Laura Fernández supports.
Laura Fernández advierte a ministros: ‘Ninguno tomará decisiones sin mi consentimiento; la presidente soy yo’Costa Rica· 2026-09-25
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for the Secretary General of the UN, representing a significant opportunity for Costa Rica.
Editorial: Una destitución en el peor momento para la diplomacia de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-09-25
Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica is one of the candidates competing for the UN Secretary General position.
Elizabeth Morgan | 81st UNGA: Can trust be restored? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-09-25
Rebeca Grynspan is Costa Rica's candidate for the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Destitución de Manuel Tovar expone imagen internacional de Costa Rica y resta impulso a candidatura de Rebeca Grynspan, señalan expertosCosta Rica· 2026-09-25
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
Excanciller Manuel Tovar sabía al menos desde el 17 de setiembre de la reunión con Trump, según dijo al ‘Miami Herald’: esta es la cronologíaCosta Rica· 2026-09-25
Rebeca Grynspan was a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
Excanciller Manuel Tovar resalta que era importante asistir a la Asamblea General de la ONU para asegurar la elección de Rebeca GrynspanCosta Rica· 2026-09-24Rebeca Grynspan received nine favorable votes in the third informal round of voting for Secretary General.
La ONU ante una elección que puede hacer historia
Panama· 2026-09-24
Rebeca Grynspan is considered a frontrunner for the position of UN Secretary-General.
Rebeca Grynspan auf Kurs – Infantino als Aussenseiter?
Switzerland· 2026-09-23
Rebeca Grynspan is an economist and former Vice President of Costa Rica, currently a candidate for the UN Secretary-General.
Toppkandidaten kritiserar FN: ”Framstår som auktoritär röst”
Sweden· 2026-09-23
Rebeca Grynspan has linked the climate crisis to debt in the developing world.
Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action | United Nations
United Kingdom· 2026-09-23
Rebeca Grynspan is one of the candidates for the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
Celac, inversiones, IA, guiño a Lula y negociaciones con Estados Unidos
Uruguay· 2026-09-22
Rebeca Grynspan is one of the candidates from Latin America seeking support to succeed António Guterres.
António Guterres critica uso da força e desrespeito ao direito internacional em último discurso como secretário-geral da ONU
Brazil· 2026-09-22Anutin Charnvirakul had a meeting with Rebeca Grynspan, a candidate for the position of UN Secretary-General from Costa Rica.
“อนุทิน” ถึงนิวยอร์ก เตรียมประชุม UNGA81 โพสต์เพลงดัง “ถ้าสำเร็จที่นี่ ก็สำเร็จได้ทุกที่ในโลก”
Thailand· 2026-09-22
Rebeca Grynspan regained the lead in the straw poll for the UN secretary general after receiving nine encourage votes.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs | United NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-22
Rebeca Grynspan has a narrow lead in the informal UN Security Council straw poll for Guterres’ successor.
UNGA 2026: What to expect at the biggest event in world diplomacy
United States· 2026-09-21
Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan is in the lead according to the latest straw poll.
Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to become UN secretary general | United NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-20Rebeca Grynspan is the candidate best positioned to succeed as Secretary-General of the UN.
Las razones por las que Michelle Bachelet se retira de la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONUPanama· 2026-09-20
Rebeca Grynspan is leading the informal voting for the Secretary-General of the UN.
Michelle Bachelet renuncia a candidatura a secretaria general de la ONU: ‘Contribuimos a instalar en el debate global que la próxima debe ser una mujer de América Latina’Costa Rica· 2026-09-19
Rebeca Grynspan is a former vice president of Costa Rica who is campaigning for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Rebeca Grynspan lidera tercera votación informal para secretaría general de la ONUCosta Rica· 2026-09-19Rebeca Grynspan is a former Vice President of Costa Rica and a candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.
UN: Wer steht bald an der Spitze der Vereinten Nationen? - Politik
Germany· 2026-09-14
Rebeca Grynspan had emerged victorious in the first voting in July.
Se busca al sucesor de Guterres: la carrera por dirigir la ONU sigue abierta, pero ya tiene favoritosPeru· 2026-09-12
Rebeca Grynspan is one of the candidates for the UN Secretary-General position.
La ONU con baja credibilidad y un relator infiltrado, escribe Ulrich Richter
Mexico· 2026-08-10
Rebeca Grynspan has become the surprise frontrunner to lead the United Nations as its first female secretary general.
Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN | United NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-09
Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need for the UN to prioritize the fight against international crime.
Candidatas à liderança da ONU têm como prioridade combate ao crime
Cabo Verde· 2026-08-04Rebeca Grynspan has jumped into an early lead in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general after winning a straw vote at the UN Security Council.
Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan wins first vote in race for UN’s top job
Canada· 2026-07-31Grynspan is a candidate seeking to replace Antonio Guterres as the next UN chief.
Informal poll shows Costa Rica's Grynspan ahead in race to be next UN chief
Gambia· 2026-07-31Rebeca Grynspan is a leading candidate to become the first female Secretary-General of the UN.
O femeie este favorită să conducă ONU pentru prima dată în istorie. Cine este Rebeca Grynspan
Romania· 2026-07-30Rebeca Grynspan is leading the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Rebeca Grynspan encabezaría primera votación para secretaría general de la ONU, dicen medios internacionalesCosta Rica· 2026-07-30