Maria Fernanda Espinosa: Antigua and Barbuda's Nominee for U.N. Secretary-General

Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Maria Fernanda Espinosa, a former diplomat and President of the United Nations General Assembly, as their candidate for the next U.N. Secretary-General. Espinosa, with her extensive diplomatic career, aims to bring transformation and progress to the global organization.

Antigua and Barbuda have officially nominated Maria Fernanda Espinosa as their candidate for the role of United Nations Secretary-General, according to a U.N. official's statement to Reuters on Tuesday.

Espinosa, who previously served as Ecuador's foreign minister and defense minister, also held the esteemed position of President of the U.N. General Assembly from 2018 to 2019.

Her candidacy is supported by her diplomatic experience and commitment to fostering positive change within the global arena.