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Search for the Next Leader of the UN

Bloomberg Markets Friday 25 September 2026, 21:33 UTC 1 min read
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' term ends this year, and three Security Council straw polls have provided no consensus. Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UN Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is one of the top contenders. She speaks to Bloomberg Businessweek Daily about why she wants the job, and how she views the UN's role in the world moving forward.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' term ends this year, and three Security Council straw polls have provided no consensus. Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UN Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is one of the top contenders. She speaks to Bloomberg Businessweek Daily about why she wants the job, and how she views the UN's role in the world moving forward. (Source: Bloomberg)
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