Author: Jack Nicas
Published on: 05/02/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Javier Milei of Argentina announced plans to withdraw his nation from the World Health Organization on Wednesday. He called the lockdowns “one of the most egregious crimes against humanity in history” Mr. Milei has long criticized the W.H.O. — even writing a book condemning pandemic policies in 2020 — but only decided to pull out of the organization weeks after Mr. Trump did the same. Leaving the W.H.O. Could end up costing Argentina, which is struggling under tens of billions of dollars of international debt. Unlike the United States, Argentina pays a much smaller membership fee, estimated at about $10 million a year by the Argentine news organization La Nación. Mr. Milei and Mr. Trump see eye to eye on many topics, most prominently that “woke” ideology threatens Western society. He cited “feminism, diversity, inclusion, equity, immigration, abortion, environmentalism, gender ideology” as problematic consequences of “wokeness” he added that parents who help young children transition to different genders are “pedophiles” committing abuse. His comments against gay and transgender rights prompted large protests last week across Argentina. U.S.A.I.D.: Nearly the entire global work force of the main American aid agency will be put on leave, according to an official memo posted online. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed during a visit to the southwestern border to use thousands of active-duty troops to help stem migrant crossings.
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