Guyana envoy presses UN for female, Latin American Secretary-General

Guyana's UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, a declared candidate, argues the next Secretary-General should be a woman from Latin America, warning that failing to do so would send a negative global message. She also insists any new candidates must face the same scrutiny as official ones. The statement reflects ongoing regional and gender-based lobbying ahead of the 2026 selection, with no consensus yet on the frontrunner.