# Grossi Faces UN Bid Hurdle

> Two major UN powers oppose Rafael Grossi's candidacy for secretary-general.
- Title: Grossi Faces UN Bid Hurdle · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: Two major UN powers oppose Rafael Grossi's candidacy for secretary-general. Rafael Grossi faces opposition from two permanent UN Security Council members in…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/rafael-grossi-faces-hurdle-as-two-major-powers-oppose-his-un-bid.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-17T11:18:26+00:00
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- Topics: rafael grossi, un secretary-general, security council, permanent members, un bid, candidacy, informal poll, news, politics, world
## Grossi's UN Bid Faces Obstacle
Argentina's Rafael Grossi faces an obstacle in his bid to become the next United Nations secretary-general after two permanent members of the Security Council signalled opposition to his candidacy in the latest informal poll.
## Diplomatic Impasse in UN Race
The 65-year-old diplomat remains a contender to become the next head of the UN, but his candidacy is increasingly entangled in a diplomatic impasse after the sixth round of informal voting exposed divisions among the…
## Ballot Results Show Division
Grossi received eight votes in favour and six against in the latest ballot, but two permanent members signalled opposition.
## Other Leading Contenders
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Guyana's former foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett were also confirmed as leading contenders, but both faced the same fundamental obstacle: opposition from permanent members capable of blocking their appointments.
## Security Council Voting Rules
The results underline the dysfunction of a selection process that has yet to produce a candidate acceptable to the five permanent members, Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States, with geopolitical rivalries threatening to…
## Permanent Members' Veto Power
Under Security Council rules, a candidate needs at least nine votes from the 15-member body and must avoid a veto from any permanent member.
## Grossi's Challenge
For Grossi, the results pose a particular challenge.His candidacy is strongly backed by Argentina and has reportedly received support from the administration of US President Donald Trump.
## Key takeaway

Rafael Grossi faces opposition from two permanent UN Security Council members in his bid to become UN secretary-general.