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U.S. Ambassador Bozell criticized South Africa’s policies and called for alignment with U.S. interests, sparking backlash over foreign interference.
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Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III criticized South Africa’s domestic and foreign policies during a public speech in Hermanus, urging the country to condemn the "Kill the Boer" chant, reconsider its Expropriation Act and B-BBEE policies, and adopt a non-aligned stance internationally.
He cited unmet U.S. demands, including distancing from Iran and the BRICS bloc, and expressed concern over investor confidence and rural safety.
South African leaders, including the ANC and EFF, rejected the remarks as interference, affirming sovereignty and rejecting foreign pressure.
The exchange highlights growing tensions over foreign influence, with South Africa emphasizing independent policy direction despite U.S. appeals for greater alignment.
Estados Unidos El embajador Bozell criticó las políticas de Sudáfrica y pidió alinearse con los intereses de Estados Unidos, lo que provocó una reacción en contra de la injerencia extranjera.