# Grossi Rises in UN Race

> Rafael Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race after informal Security Council poll.
- Title: Grossi Rises in UN Race · Buenos Aires Times | Shortify
- Summary: Rafael Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race after informal Security Council poll. Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi received six…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/grossi-moves-into-second-place-in-un-secretary-general-race.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-07T22:19:12+00:00
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- Topics: rafael grossi, un secretary-general, security council, costa rica, rebeca grynspan, un race, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi received six 'encourage' votes in UN secretary-general race poll, dropping behind Costa Rican nominee Rebeca Grynspan.