https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rodrigues-birkett-and-otunnu-show-biggest-gains-in-un-secgen-pollContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rodrigues-birkett-and-otunnu-show-biggest-gains-in-un-secgen-pollhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rodrigues-birkett-and-otunnu-show-biggest-gains-in-un-secgen-poll#u47521Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:16 +0000Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett is currently leading the informal poll to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General. Birkett, a former Foreign Minister, has shown significant gains in recent polls, with Costa Rica's Grynspan falling to second place. The election process is underway, with eight candidates vying for the top position.Why it mattersThe United Nations is in the process of selecting a new Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres. The informal poll is an important step in the selection process, which involves the UN Security Council and General Assembly. The new Secr