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flag Costa Rica nominated Rebeca Grynspan, its first female UN secretary-general candidate, amid global push for gender equity.

flag Costa Rica has nominated Rebeca Grynspan, current head of UN Trade and Development, as its candidate for UN secretary-general, marking a potential historic moment as the first female candidate in the organization’s 80-year history. flag President Rodrigo Chaves announced the nomination, citing her extensive experience in international diplomacy, development, and multilateral cooperation. flag Grynspan, a former vice president of Costa Rica, played a key role in facilitating grain exports during the war in Ukraine and has held senior roles at the UN, including at UNDP and the Ibero-American General Secretariat. flag Her candidacy comes amid global calls for gender equity in leadership and a revised selection process that includes greater transparency. flag The race to succeed António Guterres, whose term ends December 31, 2026, is expected to be competitive, with other regional contenders including Michelle Bachelet.

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