Argentina ratifies decision to withdraw from WHO as RFK Jr visits Buenos Aires

theguardian.comPublished: 5/27/2025

Summary

Argentina's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, led by President Javier Milei, follows Trump's similar decision to exit in January. The country argued that WHO decisions are driven by political interests and bureaucratic issues rather than science, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when Buenos Aires faced harsh criticism for its cautious "caveman quarantine" approach. As health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy prepares his visit, both leaders aim to strengthen global health collaboration despite differing views on WHO's management and oversight.