Argentina's President Milei Slams UN as 'Useless Organization' of 'Arrogant Parasites'
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a scathing speech at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, labeling the organization "useless" and accusing its officials of failing to ensure collective security and human rights. Milei asserted that the UN has instead allowed "chaos, violence, and international terrorism" to flourish. He described the institution as serving only to "feed a caste of arrogant parasites, disguised as well-intentioned bureaucrats."
Milei, a vocal supporter of Israel and an ally of Donald Trump, has previously used UN platforms to criticize international institutions. During his address, he also targeted the UN's stance on the dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims as the Malvinas.
The 1982 war over the islands was won by the UK. Milei accused the UN of "looking the other way" regarding Argentina's claims, stating that those who follow the rules gain no benefit while rule-breakers face no consequences. He argued this demonstrates the ineffectiveness of the current international system.
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