Politics Local February 06, 2025

Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization

Argentina's President Javier Milei orders the withdrawal from the WHO, citing deep disagreements over health management and international influence.


Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization

The spokesperson for the presidential cabinet of Manuel Adorni announced at a press conference that Argentine President Javier Milei has decided to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization. The declaration on the exit was made in connection with deep disagreements on the issues of health management and the political influence of certain countries.

In particular, it was stated that under the leadership of President Alberto Fernández (left-center, 2019-2023), the country faced the longest quarantine policy in human history due to the pandemic. A deficit was also noted...

"Argentina does not allow international organizations to interfere in our sovereignty and health," emphasized the representative of the president.