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U.S. Boycott Upends Africa's First G20 as South Africa Pushes for Leaders' Declaration

The U.S. refusal to back any text under South Africa's presidency puts the tradition of a consensus leaders' communiqué at risk.

Carteles con los retratos de varios líderes mundiales en una carretera en Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica, el 20 de noviembre del 2025, previo a la cumbre del G20 que se realizará allí. (AP foto/Themba Hadebe)
La ausencia de Washington añade presión a un encuentro considerado clave para impulsar reformas financieras y abordar desafíos globales en un contexto de tensiones geopolíticas crecientes. Foto: Capture.
Cumbre del G20 en crisis: Sudáfrica no entrega la presidencia a Estados Unidos
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Overview

  • The summit opened in Johannesburg with the U.S. seat vacant as Washington confirmed it will not take part in talks or endorse a consensus final document.
  • U.S. representation is limited to chargé d'affaires Marc D. Dillard for the ceremonial presidency handover, which South Africa says will not be accepted from a low‑rank envoy.
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa urged leaders to protect the G20's credibility and agree a joint declaration despite the boycott.
  • European Union leaders sought to press trade and climate priorities in the power vacuum and convened discussions on Ukraine on the sidelines.
  • Argentina is represented by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after President Javier Milei declined to attend in alignment with Washington.