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February 6, 2025

Javier Milei Withdraws Argentina from World Health Organization, Blasts Social Justice Groups
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Argentina's far-right populist President Javier Milei says he is
withdrawing Argentina from the World Health Organization, following in
the footsteps of Donald Trump. Like Trump, Milei cited the U.N. agency's
response to the COVID pandemic, namely its backing of lifesaving
lockdowns. Last month, Milei gave a speech at the World Economic Forum
in Davos blasting feminism, LGBTQ communities, the fight against climate
change, social welfare and so-called wokeism. Mass demonstrations took
place in Argentina following what protesters called Milei's hate speech.


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