In brief
In a bold move mirroring former U.S. President Donald Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei announced his intention to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday. This decision marks a significant departure from Argentina's traditional alliances and reflects Milei's ongoing efforts to emulate Trump's anti-globalist approach.
Milei publicly criticized the WHO for its role in implementing strict lockdown measures during the pandemic, describing these actions as "one of the most egregious crimes against humanity in history." He portrayed the organization as "nefarious," asserting it enforced one of the largest social control experiments ever conducted.This recent announcement comes after Milei's consistent criticism of the WHO, which he condemned in a book published in 2020 focusing on pandemic policies. His withdrawal decision occurs weeks after Trump’s own withdrawal of the United States from the WHO at the start of his presidency, both leaders expressing discontent with the organization’s handling of the pandemic and its financial obligations.If both Argentina and the U.S. formally exit the WHO, they would follow Liechtenstein's example as the only UN member states not affiliated with this global health body. Milei's approach signifies a clear alignment with Trump’s confrontational stance towards international institutions, likely at the cost of Argentina's previously held international partnerships.
