Rebeca Grynspan
Costa Rica
National Liberation
UN Trade and Development
government
Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis is a Costa Rican economist who has served as Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 2021. She was previously Secretary-General of the Ibero-American General Secretariat from 2014 to 2021 and Vice President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998.
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Aug 21, 2026
Lean Left
The Costa Rican leads the first indicative vote among eight candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Socialistes support a progressive, Global South candidate who prioritizes climate justice and social equity, unlike more conservative rivals.
Aug 1, 2026
Center
She emerged as the most voted candidate in a poll on contenders for UN Secretary-General.
Centro views her as a competent, consensus-minded international official and a sign that Latin America can still lead multilateral institutions.
Aug 1, 2026
Center
Leading UN Secretary-General race with 10 ‘encouragement’ votes, raising Israeli concerns over past anti-Israel reports.
Distrusted for UN track record; Yesh Atid sees her candidacy as another sign of international bias against Israel.