# 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.
- Title: Malcorra Backs Grynspan for UN Role · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra supports Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan over Rafael Grossi for UN secretary-general.
- Keywords: un secretary-general, rebeca grynspan, rafael grossi, susana malcorra, costa rica, argentina, united nations, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/argentinas-former-foreign-minister-malcorra-backs-rival-to-grossi-for-top-un-job.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-12T12:09:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: un secretary-general, rebeca grynspan, rafael grossi, susana malcorra, costa rica, argentina, united nations, news, politics, world
## 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?
## Key takeaway

Former Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra endorsed Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general role, sparking criticism from Argentines.