Javier Milei Criticizes United Nations in Speech at General Assembly

<p>Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he described the organization as "useless" and comprised of "fatally arrogant parasites." He acknowledged the U.N.’s founding mission of promoting peace and dignity but stated that it has failed to uphold these principles.</p><p>Milei criticized the U.N. for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, referring to it as a form of "genocide" due to the restrictions imposed. He argued that the organization prioritized bureaucratic interests over scientific evidence and national sovereignty, leading to detrimental public health policies.</p><p>He stated, "Where some allege a public health policy error, we see a global experiment in social control disguised as science," and claimed that the U.N. has repeatedly failed to address its shortcomings. He accused the organization of allowing chaos and violence to persist globally, citing its response to international terrorism and human rights abuses.</p><p>Milei also addressed Argentina's grievances regarding the Falkland Islands, asserting that the U.N. has not acted to defend the territorial sovereignty of its members. He emphasized that the lack of effective action undermines the authority of the U.N.</p><p>In his remarks, Milei referred to the U.N. as a "bureaucratic leviathan" that imposes regulations on nations while failing to hold violators accountable. He concluded by quoting economist Ludwig von Mises, stating, "Good people do not think about controlling the lives of their fellow human beings."</p>