Rebeca Grynspan
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's candidacy for the UN Secretary General is highlighted as a priority for the current administration.
¿Qué se necesita para representar a Costa Rica en la ONU? Exembajadores trazan el perfil
Costa Rica· 2026-05-31
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for Costa Rica to lead the UN, aiming to direct the main multilateral organization in the world.
Gobierno de Laura Fernández nombra en la ONU a Boris Marchegiani, empresario que financió vallas contra jerarcasCosta Rica· 2026-05-29
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for the Secretary General of the UN.
Gobierno de Laura Fernández nombra a Mario Zamora como embajador ante la ONU en Suiza y a Arnoldo André en la OEACosta Rica· 2026-05-29
Rebeca Grynspan is a former Vice President of Costa Rica and currently leads the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
MVP o trci za generalnog sekretara Ujedinjenih nacija
Montenegro· 2026-05-27
Rebeca Grynspan is an economist and former vice-president of Costa Rica proposed for the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
ONU : 2 candidats supplémentaires proposés pour le poste de secrétaire général
Cameroon· 2026-03-05Grynspan was nominated by Costa Rica for the position of Secretary General of the UN.
Estas son las tres candidaturas a la Secretaría General de la ONU: una costarricense, una chilena y un argentinoCosta Rica· 2026-03-04
Rebeca Grynspan is the former vice president of Costa Rica and is running for the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Costa Rica oficializa candidatura de Rebeca Grynspan para la Secretaría General de la ONU, ¿quiénes más compiten?Costa Rica· 2026-03-03
Rebeca Grynspan is the Secretary-General of UNCTAD who presided over the meeting discussing economic damages in the occupied Palestinian territories.
À Genève la Tunisie dénonce l’ampleur des dommages économiques
Tunisia· 2026-02-27Rebeca Grynspan is the Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
In an uncertain trade landscape, cooperation still delivers - UNCTAD Secretary-General
Ghana· 2026-02-19Rebeca Grynspan was announced by the Government of Costa Rica as a candidate for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Costa Rica impulsa en Alemania candidatura de Rebeca Grynspan para Secretaría General de la ONUCosta Rica· 2026-02-15
Rebeca Grynspan was proposed by Costa Rica for a leadership position.
Gobierno de Orsi guarda cautela ante la candidatura de Michelle Bachelet para liderar la ONU y orejea las condiciones políticas
Uruguay· 2026-02-05
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for the Secretary General of the United Nations and has a strong background in reforming institutions.
Rebeca Grynspan apuesta por reformar la ONU ante la pérdida de confianza globalCosta Rica· 2026-01-29Rebeca Grynspan is the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) who warned about the challenges in global trade.
Grynspan: ‘estamos en una encrucijada marcada por ansiedad e incertidumbre’ en el comercio mundial
Panama· 2026-01-29Rebeca Grynspan has an exceptional multilateral career, including roles in the Vice Presidency of Costa Rica and UNCTAD.
Una decisión crítica para el multilateralismo: la elección del secretario general de ONUPanama· 2026-01-27
Chile has nominated former president Michelle Bachelet for the role while Costa Rica has nominated former vice president Rebeca Grynspan.
Kevin Rudd tried before for the UN’s top job. Two obstacles stand in the way of another go
Australia· 2026-01-27
Rebeca Grynspan currently leads the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Editorial: Trump y el único límite que dice tener con el sistema internacional: su moralCosta Rica· 2026-01-13
Rebeca Grynspan is mentioned as a potential candidate for the UN Secretary General.
Argentina y Milei empujan a Rafael Grossi para liderar las Naciones UnidasUruguay· 2025-12-25
Rebeca Grynspan is a former Vice President of Costa Rica and a candidate for the UN Secretary General.
“Haremos de la ONU el símbolo de la paz”, Ivonne Baki confirma su precandidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU | Política | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-12-10
Rebeca Grynspan is also a candidate for the Secretary General position.
El nombre de Ivonne Baki ‘suena’ como precandidata a la Secretaría General de las Naciones Unidas | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-12-09
Rebeca Grynspan is nominated by Costa Rica for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations.
la búsqueda de una primera secretaria mujer y el turno de LatinoaméricaUruguay· 2025-11-30Rebeca Grynspan is the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Годинашниот Експо во Шангај ја демонстрира виталноста на огромниот кинески пазар
North Macedonia· 2025-11-23
Rebeca Grynspan is a candidate for the next UN Secretary-General mentioned by Sánchez.
Sánchez vende en Colombia un mundo alternativo al de Trump | España
Spain· 2025-11-09
Rebeca Grynspan is the former Vice President of Costa Rica who is also planned to be nominated for the U.N. secretary-general position.
US urges global race for next UN chief in move likely to annoy Latin America
Guyana· 2025-10-26
Rebeca Grynspan, the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, highlighted the challenges faced by developing countries due to record debt and rising tariff barriers.
Commerce mondial : dette, droits de douane et méfiance, les trois menaces qui pèsent sur les pays en développement | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-10-21
Rebeca Grynspan is a strong candidate with extensive experience in Costa Rican governments and international positions.
Los vientos soplan a favor de Rebeca Grynspan en dos sentidosCosta Rica· 2025-10-20
Rebeca Grynspan has extensive experience in government and international policies, making her a strong candidate for a significant position.
José Manuel Salazar, director de Cepal sobre aranceles de Trump: ‘No es una buena noticia para el mundo’Costa Rica· 2025-10-15
Rebeca Grynspan is nominated by Costa Rica to head the United Nations as the first female secretary-general.
Costa Rica nominates ex-VP Grynspan to head UNGuyana· 2025-10-09
Rebeca Grynspan is proposed as the next Secretary General of the United Nations by Costa Rica.
¿Logrará Costa Rica el apoyo internacional para que Rebeca Grynspan lidere la ONU? Esto dice el gobierno de Rodrigo ChavesCosta Rica· 2025-10-09
Rebeca Grynspan is the current secretary general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and is proposed as a candidate for the UN Secretary-General position.
Qué se necesita para ser secretaria general de la ONU (y por qué Costa Rica entra al juego con Rebeca Grynspan)Costa Rica· 2025-10-09
Rebeca Grynspan was announced by the Government of Costa Rica as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations.
Costa Rica propone a Rebeca Grynspan como próxima secretaria general de la ONUCosta Rica· 2025-10-08
