Erdogan under fire in Turkey for silence on Maduro capture

Turkey's opposition is pressuring President Erdogan's government over its muted response to the US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Opposition chairman Ozgur Ozel accused Erdogan of being afraid of former US President Trump and abandoning his previously close ally, Maduro. This criticism highlights the contrast between Erdogan's past strong public support for Maduro and the current official silence from Ankara. The Turkish foreign ministry has refrained from condemning the abduction, instead issuing a general call for all parties to exercise restraint.