# Costa Rica's Grynspan leads UN chief poll

> Rebeca Grynspan extends lead in UN secretary-general race with 12 votes.
- Title: Costa Rica's Grynspan leads UN chief poll · The Straits Times
- Summary: Rebeca Grynspan extends lead in UN secretary-general race with 12 votes. Rebeca Grynspan, former Costa Rican Vice President, leads informal UN chief poll…
- Keywords: un secretary-general, costa rica, rebeca grynspan, un security council, un chief poll, antony guterres, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/costa-ricas-grynspan-extends-lead-in-informal-un-chief-poll-sources-say1
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:12:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: un secretary-general, costa rica, rebeca grynspan, un security council, un chief poll, antony guterres, news, world
## UN chief poll update
Rebeca Grynspan extends lead in informal UN chief poll with 12 votes to 3 against.
## Grynspan's strong showing
Grynspan received 12 votes in favor and three against in eight closed-door ballots.
## Rival candidates
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Rafael Grossi trail Grynspan in the race.
## Next steps
Formal UN vote expected once Grynspan secures at least nine positive votes.
## Key takeaway

Rebeca Grynspan, former Costa Rican Vice President, leads informal UN chief poll with 12 votes to 3 against in Security Council ballot.