Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Brazil

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Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

Brazil has opened the UN's General Debate for decades, with the US traditionally second in line as the host country. The article explains the historical origins of this tradition and discusses how the speaking order is determined.

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