Rubio’s decision to skip the G20 underscores a deterioration in U.S. relations with South Africa. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-19 12:51:42">February 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM EST</time>

Rubio’s decision to skip the G20 underscores a deterioration in U.S. relations with South Africa.{ai:summary}<p>Senator Marco Rubio's choice to forgo attending the G20 summit highlights a decline in diplomatic relations between the United States and South Africa. This decision reflects growing tensions and a shift in engagement strategies. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Rubio will skip a G20 meeting after calling host South Africa’s policies anti-American

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