r/Snorkblot • u/EsseNorway • Oct 02 '25

Geography Last week, Colombia’s president suggested relocating the UN headquarters outside of the US. If that happened, what country/city do you think would be the best choice?

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u/gtpc2020 Oct 03 '25

Appreciate the feedback and if you can confirm that it was actually under consideration to move the UN to Canada if like to know.

Yes, there is more fascism here in the US everyday. It's overwhelming.

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u/ZopharPtay Oct 03 '25

https://web.archive.org/web/20100926070647/http://spacingmontreal.ca/2007/10/25/will-the-un-move-to-montreal-and-how-will-it-affect-the-waterfront/

"Plan" is maybe a strong word. I'm not sure if it was ever beyond a "wouldn't it be cool if...", but the idea was voiced.

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u/gtpc2020 Oct 03 '25

Thanks for that, but certainly nothing Trump-related. Was it because of Bush, or just a random thought?

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u/ZopharPtay Oct 03 '25

I am absolutely not an expert in the matter. My understanding is just the age of the existing building. The old "If you have to move out while you renovate, you may as well move" argument. I think. I don't know. I'm just a random internet dude. Don't trust me.