President Milais criticizes the UN as a 'useless organization' at the UN General Assembly
Quick Look
- In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Javier Millais criticized the United Nations as a "useless organization" and claimed that the United Nations has failed in its mission of collective security and human rights and only serves to feed the parasitic privileged class.
- He also pointed out the UN's lukewarm attitude regarding the issue of sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
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Why It Matters
President Millay is a right-wing leader known as the 'Trump of South America'. In the past, he criticized Brazil's left-wing leader Lula as a 'corrupt thief' and sparked a diplomatic dispute between Brazil and Argentina with his remarks in support of candidate Bolsonaro. The Falkland Islands have been under British control since Argentina's invasion in 1982.
Argentine President Javier Millais harshly criticized the United Nations, calling it "a useless organization" in the plenary room of the United Nations General Assembly.
There were leaders who criticized the UN Security Council's dereliction of duty for failing to prevent ongoing wars and conflicts, but it is unusual to criticize the UN as a whole, especially in the home room where the General Assembly is held.
In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly held in New York on the 23rd (local time), President Millay criticized the United Nations for failing to fulfill its mission to guarantee collective security and human rights and for allowing "chaos, violence, and international terrorism" to flourish.
He then raised his voice, saying that the United Nations "has been reduced to a useless organization that serves only to feed a privileged group of fatally arrogant parasites disguised as well-intentioned officials."
The high-level remarks of President Millay, a representative right-wing leader in the region and referred to as the ‘Trump of South America,’ are not new.
He has criticized Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a neighboring head of state and left-wing leader, calling him a "corrupt thief" and "ex-convict." Also, last July, he attended the launching ceremony of Brazilian Liberal Party (PL) presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and sparked a diplomatic dispute between Brazil and Argentina by saying, "Let's stop socialist trash."
President Millay also criticized the UN's lukewarm attitude toward the British Falkland Islands (Argentine name 'Malvinas'). He accused the United Nations of "ignoring" Argentina's territorial claims to the Malvinas.
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean about 500km east of the southern coast of South America. Britain has claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and has maintained effective control since 1833.
Argentina launched an invasion operation in 1982 to reclaim the Malvinas, but the war ended in Argentina's complete defeat after just two months. Even after the war, Argentina has criticized Britain for ignoring UN resolutions calling for peace negotiations and an end to unilateral actions in the Falkland Islands.
President Millay pointed out, "Those who follow the rules receive no reward, but those who break the rules do not receive even the slightest sanction."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
There will be increasing pressure on the UK to urge implementation of UN resolutions on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Likely · Within weeks
Right-wing forces in Argentina will take a stronger stance on foreign policy, encouraged by President Millay's hard-line remarks.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What impact will President Millay's remarks have on discussions on UN reform?
- How will Britain respond to claims to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands?
- How does public opinion in Argentina evaluate President Millay's diplomatic remarks?
