The New York Times has removed Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro from its list of the year's most stylish individuals after an initial inclusion drew criticism. Maduro had been named alongside other figures including Justin Bieber, John Travolta, and Amy Poehler.
The Gray Lady’s Style section issued a correction stating, "This article has been updated to remove an entry on Nicolás Maduro." The publication then referenced a prior article about a viral image of Maduro wearing a Nike tracksuit during his capture by U.S. Special Forces earlier this year.
The inclusion of Maduro, who is currently detained at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, on a fashion list prompted an immediate reaction. An X account dedicated to Bad Bunny, another individual featured on the list, initially highlighted Maduro's presence, noting, "Bad Bunny and Nicolas Maduro were the only Latin Americans featured on The New York Times list of the world’s most stylish personalities of 2026." Following Maduro's removal, user comments on the post expressed disapproval, with one user stating, "Yeah because it was in real bad f--king taste."
A spokesperson for The New York Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the reason for Maduro's removal.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing charges related to alleged involvement with cartels in shipping narcotics into the U.S. for over two decades, charges they deny. A trial is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2027, with a pre-trial hearing set for November 17. Maduro is expected to argue that his case should be dismissed based on international law. During a recent hearing, Maduro appeared in a beige jail uniform.
Other individuals who remained on The New York Times' list include Meryl Streep, Stephen Colbert, Blue Ivy Carter, Victor Wembanyama, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Sarah Pidgeon, RFK Jr., Justin Trudeau, and Clavicular.