Milei Criticizes UN at General Assembly

Argentinian President Javier Milei, in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, fiercely criticized the organization for allowing authoritarian regimes like Cuba and Venezuela to hold positions in key human rights bodies. He accused the UN of transforming from a peace-pursuing entity into a promoter of ideological agendas, including its 'Pact for the Future,' which he labeled as 'socialist' and 'twisted.' Milei condemned the UN for its support of COVID lockdowns and its hypocrisy in criticizing Israel while allowing repressive regimes to join human rights councils. He called for an 'agenda of freedom' and invited other nations to support his stance against the UN's current trajectory. Additionally, Milei reaffirmed Argentina's support for Israel and Ukraine and criticized the UN’s “pro-China” attitude. His speech marked a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy under his administration.