# Article 19

UN Warns of Cash Collapse by July as Member Arrears Mount — U.S. Now Largest Debtor

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned the United Nations could run out of money by July unless member states pay assessed dues or the organisation changes its financing rules. Outstanding arrears have surged to about $1.56 billion, with the United States now the largest debtor after cutting payments following President Trump’s return to office in January 2025.