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eNCAeNCA12/11/2025
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Argentina's Milei to follow Trump in skipping S.Africa G20: spokesperson

Argentina's Milei to follow Trump in skipping S.Africa G20: spokesperson

Executive Summary

Argentinian President Javier Milei will not attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22-23, his spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. The decision aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to participate or send officials, based on debunked claims of systematic violence against white Afrikaners in South Africa. Milei, a right-wing leader who has voiced strong diplomatic ties with the United States, will send Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno as his representative. This coordinated absence highlights Milei's alignment with Trump and potential strains in relations with the summit host.