Marco Rubio Declines G20 Summit Over South Africa's Land Reform Law

The U.S. Secretary of State criticized the law as anti-American, while South Africa defended it as a constitutional measure for equity.

Marco Rubio announced he will not attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing South Africa's land expropriation law and its promotion of policies like DEI and climate change as reasons.
The land reform law allows for expropriation without compensation in specific cases, aiming to address historical inequalities in land ownership rooted in apartheid-era policies.
Rubio's decision follows President Trump’s threats to cut U.S. aid to South Africa, accusing the country of human rights violations and mistreatment of certain groups.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected accusations of land confiscation, emphasizing the law's constitutional basis and its focus on equitable public access to land.
Critics argue that Rubio's boycott weakens U.S. diplomatic influence, while others see it as a stance against perceived anti-Americanism in South Africa's policies.