The OAS will move forward with the secretary general election scheduled for Friday, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly General will meet in Washington to choose a leader for the next five years. Incumbent, Uruguayan Luis Almagro, will face off against Ecuadorean María Fernanda Espinosa. Earlier this week Peru withdrew its candidate, ambassador Hugo de Zela, a move which analysts say favors Almagro's reelection.
OAS election Friday (March 18, 2020)
OAS election Friday (March 18, 2020)
OAS election Friday (March 18, 2020)
The OAS will move forward with the secretary general election scheduled for Friday, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly General will meet in Washington to choose a leader for the next five years. Incumbent, Uruguayan Luis Almagro, will face off against Ecuadorean María Fernanda Espinosa. Earlier this week Peru withdrew its candidate, ambassador Hugo de Zela, a move which analysts say favors Almagro's reelection.