Video Compilation of Venezuelans Crying and Thanking Trump Is AI-Generated

Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be false. The video does not show real-life scenes of Venezuelans celebrating Maduro’s capture. The footage was generated using artificial intelligence.

AI-Generated Video of Venezuelans Celebrating Maduro’s Capture by the U.S.

Misbar’s investigative team examined the video and observed its noticeably low quality, along with multiple visual inconsistencies, including errors in human limbs, hair, and movements, as well as several inaccuracies in the Venezuelan flag, as shown in the images below.

We ran the video through the Hive moderation AI content detector. The analysis revealed the footage is likely to contain AI-generated or deepfake content.

Misbar found that the video was originally posted to TikTok and was captioned: “Venezuelans Celebrate Maduro’s Downfall in the Streets. Witness the celebrations as Venezuelans rejoice over Maduro’s fall. Explore this significant moment in Venezuelan history.”

The video, posted by the account @curiousmindusa, has over one million views and more than a hundred thousand likes. However, TikTok has labeled the content as AI-generated. 

“This information is generated by AI and may not be relevant. It does not represent the opinions or advice of TikTok,” the platform flags at the bottom of the caption.

The U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela

Early on January 3, a U.S. special military unit captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during an overnight operation in Caracas, which included raids in the capital and other parts of Venezuela. 

The operation followed his relocation by U.S. intelligence agencies, allegedly assisted by a CIA source within the Venezuelan government.

Donald Trump announced that Maduro and his wife had been flown out of Venezuela to New York, and U.S. sources stated that Maduro would face criminal charges after previously being indicted on allegations of drug trafficking and collaboration with gangs designated by the U.S. as terrorist organizations. The claims were denied by Maduro.

The operation drew global attention, sparking condemnation of the U.S. action and raising concerns about U.S. military interventions overall.

Venezuela condemned the operation as a serious act of military aggression, declared a nationwide state of external disturbance, and ordered the implementation of its national defense plans.

The U.S. President announced that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper, and judicious transition” could be ensured. He added that U.S. oil companies would also repair Venezuela’s damaged infrastructure and generate revenue for the country.

Venezuelans React to the Capture of Maduro

Global news outlets have reported the reactions of Venezuelan citizens living abroad, as many took to the streets to celebrate Maduro’s capture, with festivities marking the end of his rule.

Other reports described a whirlwind of emotions on the streets of Caracas on Sunday following the attack and the capture of the Venezuelan president, with reactions ranging from celebration to condemnation.

News outlets also highlighted feelings of hope, fear, uncertainty, and confusion among Venezuelans navigating a post-Maduro period. Experiencing this uncertainty, some citizens fearing crackdowns by the “regime the U.S. left in place” told reporters that stockpiling, not partying, was their priority.

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