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The United States has formalized its departure from the World Health Organization (WHO). This has been confirmed by the senator of the Democratic Party, Bob Menendez , on Twitter. The news has been confirmed to the political news daily 'The Hill' by a senior US government official who has asked that his identity not be disclosed.

According to those sources, the government of Donald Trump carried out the departure of the capital organization yesterday Monday in a letter sent to the United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres . Although already on May 29, the president had said that "the United States terminated its relationship with the WHO," the translation into practice of that statement was not clear. In April, Washington had suspended its contribution of funds to WHO for three months.

The reason for the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO is the attitude of that body regarding the coronavirus, which Washington accuses of having colluded with the Chinese government.

to hide the severity of the pandemic. The breakup will have very significant financial consequences for the organization.

Washington contributes approximately 22% of the Organization's budget, while China only contributes around 12%, according to data from the American public radio, NPR. In addition, a number of private US donors, led by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, contribute another 10% of WHO funds. This last game will not be affected by the decision of the Trump Government.

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