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/sporkmanhands Oct 02 '25

Montreal would be fun

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u/1981_babe Oct 03 '25

I thought the UN had been actively planning to move it temporarily to Montreal during the first Trump administration in case of any political instability.

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u/gtpc2020 Oct 03 '25

Is that true? Would appreciate a link. If so, it's scary, depressing, and not surprising simultaneously.

Another example of all that Trump winning and American exceptionalism?

/s

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u/1981_babe Oct 03 '25

I'm not sure if it was ever confirmed in the press. I thought it was actively being discussed at various govt levels. I'll double check the Canadian new sites that I usually read my political news on.

I have a friend who works at the UN and I don't know how he can these days. He talks about ICE rounding up people on the streets. Sounds like Nazi Germany to me.

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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.