World leaders gather in Johannesburg for the G20 summit, marked by the absence of the USA and protests related to violence against women and economic inequalities.

Johannesburg is hosting the G20 summit this weekend, the first to be held in Africa, despite the absence of the United States, which is boycotting the event due to allegations of discrimination against whites in South Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to symbolically hand over the presidency to an empty chair, in protest against the absence of the US. Although Washington was a founding member of the group, President Trump criticized the choice of South Africa as the host. The summit brings together 42 countries and organizations, including key leaders such as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Protests are planned around the summit, including an action by the group Women for Change, which calls for measures against gender-based violence. Criticism regarding the costs of the event and the country's economic issues is also in the spotlight. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of addressing global issues such as economic inequalities and climate change during the G20 discussions. This meeting represents an opportunity for South Africa to assert its position on the international stage, despite the challenges faced.