The current Secretary-General is António Guterres of Portugal, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026. That means the United Nations needs a new chief and fast. On November 25, 2025, the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council formally opened the 2026 Secretary-General race with a joint letter inviting nominations from member states. Since then, the process has moved quickly, drawing in candidates from across the globe. Latin America is widely regarded as the region next in line for the top UN job, which explains why three…
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