Argentina announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), following in the footsteps of the United States under Donald Trump. President Javier Milei criticized the WHO's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, calling it 'one of the most bizarre crimes against humanity' and alleging it was the 'executing arm' of social control. Argentina's departure comes amid a growing trend of countries questioning the WHO's authority and effectiveness.
Buenos Aires, Argentina—Argentina said Wednesday it will quit the World Health Organization , following in the footsteps of Donald Trump’s United States and citing similar complaints over the UN body’s management of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Milei’s decision was based on “deep differences regarding health management especially during the pandemic,” spokesman Manuel Adorni told reporters earlier, adding Argentina would not “allow an international body to interfere in our sovereignty.” Adorni said Argentina “does not receive funding from the WHO, so this measure does not represent a loss of funds for the country.”Last year, Argentina refused to join a new pandemic protocol drawn up by the WHO and gave notice of its intention to withdraw from the agency altogether.
Washington was the biggest contributor to the Geneva-based organization, which Trump claimed had “ripped us off,” and the US withdrawal leaves global health initiatives short of funding. Milei was the first foreign leader to visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Florida estate after the Republican’s November US election victory.
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