President Javier Milei of Argentina is making headlines by announcing plans to withdraw the nation from the World Health Organization (W.H.O.)—a decisive action that aligns closely with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s similar withdrawal. This announcement comes amid a series of populist and controversial measures taken by Milei to distance Argentina from established international alliances and norms.
Argentina's Milei Aligns with Trump's Withdrawal from WHO
Argentina's Milei Aligns with Trump's Withdrawal from WHO
In a bold move, Argentina's President Javier Milei announces withdrawal from the World Health Organization, echoing former U.S. President Trump's controversial stance.
On Wednesday, during an official statement, Milei criticized the W.H.O. for its support of stringent lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, labeling them as “one of the most egregious crimes against humanity in history.” He emphasized the importance of Argentina’s independence from what he termed a “nefarious organization,” claiming that the W.H.O. served to "enforce the largest social control experiment in history."
This stance mirrors Trump's initial actions upon entering office, where he quickly moved to withdraw the United States from the W.H.O., denouncing the agency’s pandemic response and questioning the costs associated with membership. Notably, Milei has previously expressed his disdain for the organization, having authored a critical book on pandemic policies back in 2020. However, the formal decision to exit came shortly after Trump’s own withdrawal, highlighting a concerted strategy to reposition Argentina within the global landscape.
If both the U.S. and Argentina finalize their departures, they would join Liechtenstein as one of the few nations not participating in the U.N.’s global health alliance—a move that might cement Milei's alignment with Trump's approaches and could potentially destabilize Argentina’s previous partnerships. As President Milei continues to implement policies reminiscent of Trump's, observers are left to ponder the implications for Argentina's international standing and collaborations.
This stance mirrors Trump's initial actions upon entering office, where he quickly moved to withdraw the United States from the W.H.O., denouncing the agency’s pandemic response and questioning the costs associated with membership. Notably, Milei has previously expressed his disdain for the organization, having authored a critical book on pandemic policies back in 2020. However, the formal decision to exit came shortly after Trump’s own withdrawal, highlighting a concerted strategy to reposition Argentina within the global landscape.
If both the U.S. and Argentina finalize their departures, they would join Liechtenstein as one of the few nations not participating in the U.N.’s global health alliance—a move that might cement Milei's alignment with Trump's approaches and could potentially destabilize Argentina’s previous partnerships. As President Milei continues to implement policies reminiscent of Trump's, observers are left to ponder the implications for Argentina's international standing and collaborations.
