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We the peoples

24-10-2026 00:58 Although one of the 51 founding members on its very first day in 1945, Argentina has historically shown a patchy commitment to the United Nations, which perhaps does not help Rafael’s Grossi quest to lead it.

by Michael Soltys

Latin America's right-wing swing looms large over nature summit

23-10-2026 14:04 Brazil's election looms large over the UN's COP17 nature summit in Armenia; Right-wing victories in Latin America has raised concerns over the fate of environment in region.

Grossi moves into second place in UN secretary-general race

07-10-2026 19:19 Argentine diplomat finished second for the first time in a straw poll; Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan retains her lead despite weaker showing.

Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead United Nations

29-09-2026 19:29 Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog, remains in third place in latest straw poll, according to reports.

A world of difference

26-09-2026 00:29 Argentina joined the United Nations as one of the 51 founding members on its very first day – October 24, 1945 – but neither Juan Domingo Perón nor his military replacements could be bothered to take time off for the annual regular session of its General Assembly....

by Michael Soltys

Milei presses Malvinas claim, slams 'useless' United Nations in speech

23-09-2026 12:44 President Javier Milei describes United Nations as a "useless organisation" that feeds a "caste of parasites" in General Assembly speech; Pressing Malvinas sovereignty claim before world, he threatens oil firms with exclusion from Vaca Muerta and declares Argentina will be at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence revolution.

Can international campaign get Cristina back on the ballot?

13-09-2026 00:56 Kirchnerism is pursuing an international campaign to overturn Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's ban on running for office, while keeping rivals within Peronism at bay.

by Nicolás Gonzalez

Grossi remains in the running for top UN post after second straw poll

22-08-2026 11:30 Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads second straw poll in race to succeed António Guterres as head of the United Nations; Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica came second, Argentina's Rafael Grossi retains support.

Milei settles Argentina's US$15-million UN debt

25-06-2026 00:14 Milei administration pays off Argentina’s outstanding US$15.6-million debt with the United Nations as campaigning for Rafael Grossi's secretary-general candidacy enters key stretch.

A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time

09-06-2026 21:03 Female challengers to be the next UN secretary-general outline why they think a woman should be next to lead the multilateral organisation.

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

23-04-2026 11:55 Contenders for next UN secretary-general make their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace.

Rafael Grossi pitches ‘enlightened pragmatism’ for fractured UN

21-04-2026 21:49 IAEA chief warns of growing distrust in the United Nations while outlining a more “pragmatic” approach to global crises; UN is not going in the right direction, he warns, offering “impartial” leadership and a front-footed approach to global crises.

by James Grainger

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade

25-03-2026 15:52 UN General Assembly designates transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" in majority vote, but Argentina, Israel and United States vote against.

New Chile President Kast withdraws support for Bachelet's UN chief bid

24-03-2026 20:41 New hard-right President Jose Antonio Kast says promoting Michelle Bachelet's candidacy would entail "a significant cost" for Chile and pulls backing.

Chile officially backs Bachelet candidacy for UN top job

02-02-2026 15:35 Former Chile president officially enters race to become next United Nations secretary-general with backing of Brazil and Mexico.

Lula, Macron push for stronger UN to face Trump 'Board of Peace'

28-01-2026 10:07 Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and France's Emmanuel Macron call for "strengthening of the United Nations" in the wake of US President Donald Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace."

Trump wants nations to pay US$1 billion to stay on his peace board

17-01-2026 23:50 According to a draft charter for the proposed group seen by Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members. Countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least US$1 billion.

Rafael Grossi: ‘The UN is moving into irrelevance, but it need not be so’

10-01-2026 06:59 Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is one of the leading candidates to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. In an exclusive interview, the Argentine diplomat discusses the UN’s top job, his vision for it and career to date.

by James Grainger

Grossi lays out bold reformist vision for troubled UN

24-12-2025 00:55 Experienced diplomat Rafael Grossi calls for reshaping of global body; Argentina’s government, CARI foreign policy think tank throw backing behind his candidacy for top job; “We need a secretary-general who puts on their boots and goes where the problem is,” says IAEA chief.

by James Grainger

World is 'ready' for a woman at helm of UN, says Chile's Bachelet

23-12-2025 17:24 "The world is ready" for a woman to take the helm of the United Nations for the first time, says Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile and candidate to head the multilateral organisation.