Argentina declares its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), mirroring a recent decision by the United States. President Javier Milei's administration cites "profound differences" with the WHO's health management approaches as the primary reason for this move.
Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni emphasizes that Argentina will not permit any international organization to "intervene in our sovereignty, much less in our health." He highlights disagreements over the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the extensive lockdowns implemented during the previous leftist government's tenure, which Milei argues led to significant economic challenges.