The selection process for the next United Nations Secretary-General is underway to find a successor to António Guterres, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026.

The selection process for the next United Nations Secretary-General is underway to find a successor to António Guterres, whose second term ends on December 31, 2026. The new five-year term begins on January 1, 2027. Six official candidates are currently vying for the position: Michelle Bachelet, María Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, and Macky Sall.