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Guyana’s Diplomat Leads UN Race

Updated 2026-08-22 00:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Guyanese diplomat Rodrigues Birkett is leading informal polls for the next UN Secretary-General position. The race is expected to continue as consensus-building efforts proceed.

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Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.

2026-08-22 00:32 UTC