US abduction of Maduro: Algeria keeps ‘low profile’ for fear of consequences

The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces has elicited widespread condemnation from countries like China, Russia, and Iran. In contrast, Algeria, a traditional ally of Venezuela, has maintained a conspicuous silence on the matter. This cautious approach is seen as a reflection of Algiers' diplomatic weakness and fear of negative consequences from the United States, particularly regarding its oil revenues. Algeria's reserved stance highlights its perceived international isolation, despite historically strong ties with Caracas through organizations like OPEC and the Non-Aligned Movement.