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Grossi Rises in UN Race
Rafael Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race after informal Security Council poll.
In brief
Rafael Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race after informal Security Council poll. Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi received six 'encourage' votes in UN secretary-general race poll, dropping behind Costa Rican nominee Rebeca Grynspan. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Grossi Enters UN Race
Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race for first time since process began.
Security Council Poll Results
Grossi received six votes to encourage, seven to discourage, and two no opinion in Wednesday's informal Security Council poll.
Grossi's Position Shifts
Grossi dropped behind Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett after receiving fewer encourage votes than previous round.
Grynspan Maintains Lead
Costa Rican nominee Rebeca Grynspan retains lead with nine encourage votes after support weakened from previous round.
Race Uncertainty
Seven candidates compete for UN secretary-general role with no candidate securing nine votes from Security Council.
Next Steps
Candidate must secure nine Security Council votes and avoid veto from permanent members to win UN secretary-general position.
The one thing
Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi received six 'encourage' votes in UN secretary-general race poll, dropping behind Costa Rican nominee Rebeca Grynspan.
