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Who is Rebeca Grynspan?
Rebeca Grynspan is a Costa Rican diplomat and former vice-president of her country. Her strong performance in the initial straw poll suggests she has significant support among the UN Security Council members, making her a leading contender to become the first female UN Secretary General. This would be a historic moment for the organisation.
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