Milei attacks UN and cites Falklands dispute in address
Argentine President Javier Milei criticised the United Nations in a speech to the world body, calling it ineffective and accusing it of failing on collective security and human rights. He also raised Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands as Buenos Aires and Washington announced an infrastructure initiative.
Argentine President Javier Milei sharply criticised the United Nations during a speech to the organisation, calling it a “useless organisation” and accusing it of failing to protect collective security and human rights, according to AFP. Milei said the UN had allowed chaos, violence and international terrorism to flourish. He also accused it of ignoring Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as Las Malvinas.
Argentina says Britain has failed to comply with a UN resolution concerning unilateral action in the islands. The dispute dates back to the 1982 war between Argentina and Britain, according to the report. Milei argued that those who break international rules face insufficient consequences.
The speech came as Argentina and the United States announced a joint infrastructure initiative. The Andes-Atlantic Corridor is intended to connect infrastructure with economic sectors and Atlantic ports and support investment in transport, digital infrastructure, minerals and energy, including the Vaca Muerta deposit. The initiative was outlined in a joint statement by the two countries.
The report also describes Milei as a close Latin American ally of US President Donald Trump.
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