Following a meeting at the Casa Rosada on Tuesday, U.S. and Argentine leaders, specifically a representative from the U.S. Health and Human Services and President Javier Milei, reaffirmed their commitment to withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and establishing a new global health structure.

The meeting featured Milei, a libertarian economist focused on government spending cuts, and Kennedy, a health official appointed during the Trump administration who questions pandemic mandates. Both pledged to challenge perceived global overreach and politically influenced health policies.

The discussions included a potential departure from the WHO during Kennedy’s visit, building upon Milei’s initial announcement made in February. This aligns with President Trump’s renewed commitment to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda.

Milei’s administration criticized the WHO’s COVID-19 response, claiming its recommendations were based on political interests and bureaucratic structures rather than science, referring to the organization’s lockdown strategy as a “caveman quarantine.”

Kennedy voiced his support and urged other countries to consider leaving, emphasizing that the organization is compromised by foreign governments and corporate interests, advocating for a new approach in a recent address to the World Health Assembly.

After the meeting, stated that he had a productive meeting with President Milei where they agreed to mutually withdraw their nations from the WHO and establish an alternative international health system that is free from totalitarian control, corruption, and political influence.

Both governments stated that this new alliance will prioritize scientific accuracy, individual liberties, and national sovereignty, pushing back against what Milei’s team describes as “interference” from global organizations.

The meeting also underscored the shared ideologies of the two leaders. Milei campaigned on a promise to drastically reduce Argentina’s public spending, using a chainsaw as a symbol for budget cuts and has since reduced public salaries, suspended state projects, and eliminated energy subsidies.

His actions have yielded positive results, with Argentina reporting its first budget surplus in almost 15 years and significantly reducing monthly inflation.

Kennedy’s MAHA campaign mirrors Milei’s anti-establishment stance but focuses on the health sector. health agenda is centered around reducing federal overreach, implementing science-based policies, and increasing transparency in public health.

The meeting on Tuesday signifies a stronger connection between Argentina and the current U.S. administration. Milei has welcomed high-ranking American officials in recent months, showing a strong desire to strengthen ties with Washington. By joining the U.S. in rejecting the WHO, Milei is the first foreign leader to openly support Trump’s health sovereignty initiative.

This decision is a significant shift from Argentina’s previous international partnerships and could influence other countries considering similar actions. Milei and Kennedy have presented this initiative as the beginning of a more accountable and independent global health network.

Critics, , caution that withdrawing from the WHO could restrict access to funding and vaccines. Many global health experts defend the WHO’s role, while acknowledging its errors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, Milei and Kennedy remain confident in their decision. Argentina’s health minister praised the shared “vision” between the two governments, highlighting a mutual dedication to transparency and reform.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has not yet responded to Digital’s request for comment.