Argentina Announces Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
Argentina has officially announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), following a similar move made by U.S. President Donald Trump last month.
Government’s Official Statement
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni confirmed the decision:
“President (Javier) Milei instructed (Foreign Minister) Gerardo Werthein to withdraw Argentina’s participation in the World Health Organization.”
Adorni emphasized that Argentina will not allow external organizations to interfere with its national affairs:
“We Argentinians will not allow an international organization to intervene in our sovereignty, much less in our health.”
Following the U.S. Lead
The announcement comes shortly after President Trump, on his first day back in the White House in January, declared that the United States would also be withdrawing from the WHO—a move that has drawn criticism from public health experts.
This is a developing story. More updates to follow.
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