Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Diplomat |
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| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Salamanca, Spain |
Latest News about María Fernanda Espinosa
12/05/2026
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda formally nominated María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés as its candidate for the next United Nations Secretary-General. The nomination was transmitted to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council in accordance with the selection process established for the 2026 appointment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés |
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| Famous For | Fourth Woman and First Latin American Woman to become the President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Copper Golden Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Doctor of Philosophy | Environmental Geography from Rutgers University |
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| Master's Degree | Social Science and Amazonic Studies |
| Postgraduate Degree | Anthropology and Political Science from the Facultad Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales in Quito |
| Licentiate | Applied Linguistics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Husband | Franco Sergio Botta | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | PAIS Alliance |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADafernandaespinosagarc%C3%A9s |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. María is an Ecuadorian politician and diplomat elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd Session in June 2018. | |
| 2. She is also known as a poet and essayist. | |
| 3. Maria showcases a keen interest in ecology. | |
| 4. In 1990, she achieved the "First National Poetry Prize of Ecuador." | |
| 5. Additionally, she is a member of the World Future Council. | |
| 6. Maria advocated for Julian Assange's case during a discussion on arbitrary detention in September 2016. | |
| 7. She boasts over 20 years of international experience in handling multilateral issues related to security, integration, heritage, culture, and human rights. | |
| 8. Maria actively supports animal rights as an animal activist. | |
| 9. She is the Executive Director of GWL Voices, an NGO dedicated to achieving a gender-equal multilateral system. | |
| 10. She received the Rehabilitation International Award and the Sundance Film Festival Women's Leadership Award for her efforts in supporting rights of persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and women's leadership. | |
| 11. She is a member of the International Crisis Group and the UN Advisory Council on Human Security. | |
| 12. She has led initiatives on debt relief, the water economy, and climate governance. |