
Nicolas Maduro was captured this Saturday after an American attack in Venezuela. The news shook the entire world, enveloped in celebrations, criticism and uncertainty. However, when Donald Trump shared the first image of the Venezuelan president in his custody, the memes and laughter did not wait.
The photograph shows the Chavista leader wear a Nike tracksuit (apparently quite comfortable), handcuffs, a blindfold and headphones that seem to protect him from noise. And the “outfit” was undoubtedly unexpected because, although it is not an exclusive garment, It’s not a cheap set either. It didn’t take long for them to find the model on the iconic brand’s website on social media.
Maduro’s Nike tracksuit
Featuring a “bestseller” inscription, the gray set, made from recycled materials, is sold separately. The jacket or wind runner It has a price of 119.99 euros in the official store in Spain. However, the exact model is no longer available on the Nike US website. Other similar jackets from the Nike Tech line cost around $130 (around 110 euros).
The pants or joggers, Nike icon, are found Out of stock on the Spanish site in all sizesexcept XS, XL and XXL. These pants, which now appear to belong to Maduro, cost 99.99 euros and are also made with recyclable materials.
Reactions on the networks: “I’ve had mine for three years”
In X, many reacted to the apparent success of the tracksuit: “Long live capitalism”, “Maduro launches collaborations like it’s Fashion Week”, “These Yankees always win”, “Hollywood spectacle with firecrackers and helicopters and melts the stock of Nike’s ugliest tracksuit.” Masterclass”, “I already have my Halloween costume”, are just some of the comments circulating on the platform.
Others noted the irony of the image of a leader who, for years, confronted American capitalism becoming, unintentionally, the ideal showcase for one of its most recognized brands.