Washington, Dec 4 (EFE). - The United States announced on Wednesday that it will not invite the South African government to participate in the G20 it will host in 2026 in Miami, accusing it of obstructing the forum's negotiations during its presidency this year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Pretoria's actions 'fundamentally tarnished the reputation of the G20' in a statement posted on his official X account. Rubio pointed out that the African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party in South Africa, pushed an agenda of 'resentment, division, and radicalism' focused on climate change, diversity, and inclusion, and ignored U.S. objections to official communiqués. He also accused South Africa of blocking contributions from other countries, disclosing confidential information, and rejecting any attempt at good-faith negotiation. Rubio linked these events to what he described as a broader deterioration of South African institutions since the era of Nelson Mandela. According to the Secretary, the former president's successors replaced reconciliation with redistributive policies and racial quotas that have paralyzed the economy and stifled investment, while state corruption worsened the stagnation. Finally, the Trump administration announced that the G20 in Miami will focus on reducing regulatory burdens, strengthening energy supply chains, and promoting technological innovation. The United States will also seek to bring its allies and emerging partners closer to an economic agenda 'focused on investment, energy security, and competitiveness, with the intention of redirecting the forum toward practical and development-oriented debates'.
