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Malcorra Backs Grynspan for UN Role
Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra supports Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan over Rafael Grossi for UN secretary-general.
In brief
Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra supports Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan over Rafael Grossi for UN secretary-general. Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra endorsed Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general role, sparking criticism from Argentines. Originally reported by Buenos…
Malcorra Endorses Grynspan
Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra has backed Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general role instead of supporting Rafael Grossi.
“Rebeca has the experience, capabilities and vision needed to lead the organisation in these difficult times”
Regional Unity Push
Malcorra joined Latin American and Caribbean foreign ministers in signing an open letter supporting Grynspan for UN leadership with a woman for the first time.
“It was time for Latin America and the Caribbean to assume the secretary-generalship and for a woman to occupy the position for the first time in the organisation's history”
Argentine Criticism
Argentines criticized Malcorra for backing regional rival Grynspan instead of fellow Argentine Rafael Grossi, questioning national interests.
“Why doesn't she support her compatriot?”
What to remember
Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra endorsed Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general role, sparking criticism from Argentines.
