Grynspan Leads Informal UN Vote; Rodrigues-Birkett Second in Race to Succeed Guterres

In an informal straw poll, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan and Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett emerged as frontrunners to replace UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The race remains open, with additional candidates possible, and the informal vote signals early momentum but no final decision.