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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Latin American and Caribbean candidates for UN Secretary-General debate organizational reform

Three candidates for the UN Secretary-General position discussed the need to reform the organization to increase its effectiveness in conflict resolution, combating transnational crime, and addressing climate change. The debate took place in Montevideo, featuring a subset of the five regional candidates.

United NationsInternational RelationsLatin AmericaClimate ChangeTransnational Crime
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Why It Matters

The leadership of the United Nations impacts global policy priorities, including climate action and international security, which affect member nations and their citizens.

Key Facts

  • Three out of five candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean participated in the debate.
  • The debate was held in Montevideo.
  • Candidates identified conflict resolution as a primary area for UN reform.
  • Candidates identified combating transnational crime as a primary area for UN reform.
  • Candidates identified addressing the effects of climate change as a primary area for UN reform.
  • The candidates advocate for the UN to take a more active role in global affairs.

Who's Mentioned

personMaría Fernanda Espinosa“Candidate for UN Secretary-General and former President of the UN General Assemb”personAntónio Guterres“Current UN Secretary-General whose term ends December 31”organizationUnited Nations“International organization undergoing leadership transition”locationMontevideo“The city where the debate took place.”personRebeca Grynspan“Candidate for UN Secretary-General and current head of UNCTAD”personJavier Pérez de Cuéllar“Former UN Secretary-General”personRafael Grossi“Candidate for UN Secretary-General and Director General of the IAEA”organizationCelac“Community of Latin American and Caribbean States”personCarolyn Rodrígues-Birkett“Candidate for UN Secretary-General and former Foreign Minister of Guyana”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”personMichelle Bachelet“Former President of Chile and candidate for UN Secretary-General”