In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy

Superhero inspired by Nicolás Maduro generates controversy in Venezuela

With a blue cape and the initials SB on the chest of the superhero uniform, Super Mustache and His Iron Hand is a comic broadcast by the state television company VTV

‘Super Bigote’: Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy in Venezuela

Every year, Venezuela's socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation's poorest children, including bicycles, Barbie dolls and plastic trucks imported from China.

In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy

Every year, Venezuela’s socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation’s poorest children

In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy

By CAMILLE RODRIGUEZ MONTILLA and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Every year, Venezuela’s socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation’s poorest children. This holiday season, officials added a new item to their gift bag: An action figure that fights the U.S. and is modeled after President Nicolas Maduro. The character goes by the name of “Super Bigote” due to its thick black mustache. The …

In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy

Every year, Venezuela’s socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation’s poorest children. This holiday season, officials added a new item to their gift bag: An action figure that fights the U.S. and is modeled after President…

In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy

Every year, Venezuela’s socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation’s poorest children