Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN chief vote, Grynspan second

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How did the left and right cover Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN chief vote, Grynspan second?

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Which outlets covered Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN chief vote, Grynspan second?

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Who is leading the race for UN Secretary-General after the second vote?

Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is leading the race after the second informal vote by the UN Security Council. She received eight 'encourage' votes, surpassing Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, who had led the first vote and received seven 'encourage' votes in this round.

What are the requirements for a candidate to be recommended by the Security Council?

To secure the Security Council's recommendation, a candidate must receive at least nine 'encourage' votes and avoid a veto from any of the five permanent members: the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom.

How did Michelle Bachelet perform in the second vote?

Michelle Bachelet's performance in the second vote appears to have been weaker than in the first. Reports indicate she received a low number of 'encourage' votes and a significant number of 'discourage' votes, placing her towards the bottom of the candidate list.