(Fixes hyperlink in paragraph 10) * US seeks merit-based selection, candidates from around the world for next UN chief * Latin America believes it is their turn to provide next secretary-general * Push for first female UN secretary-general grows By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The United States on Friday said it would consider candidates from around the world to be the next U.N. secretary-general, a move that could irritate Latin American countries who believe it is their turn to provide a leader for the world body. The 10th U.N. secretary-general will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. The job traditionally rotates among regions and next on the list is Latin America and the Caribbean. “We believe the process for selection of such

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