# A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-11-07T17:26:52+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/americas/un-secretary-general-pick.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-chaotic-race-for-the-world-s-top-diplomat-520027/

The contest to replace António Guterres as U.N. secretary general has been jolted by last-minute entrants and deep divisions among members of the Security Council.

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