Race for UN Sec Gen Stymied

Permanent members of the UN Security Council expressed dissatisfaction with the leading candidates for UN Secretary-General in a recent poll, according to ZENIT News Agency.

Rebeca Grynspan, Rafael Grossi, and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett each received at least 2 discourage votes. The Security Council indicated a preference for a candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean. Grynspan currently holds 9 encourage votes.

The report suggests that stances on abortion may affect candidacy. Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, a previous frontrunner, was noted for her advocacy for abortion rights and her criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade.