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Erdogan Denies Offering Maduro Asylum in Turkey

Published January 7, 2026, 16:02
Erdogan Denies Offering Maduro Asylum in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has categorically denied claims that he offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asylum in Turkey. The denial came after a New York Times report stating that Washington had made such a proposal, which was reportedly rejected by Maduro. Erdogan stated that he had not received any related information and that Turkey was not involved in any such negotiations.