“The video shows people in Venezuela celebrating after the US military detained President Nicolás Maduro.”
What FACTLY found
The video does not show celebrations in Venezuela following President Nicolás Maduro’s detention by US forces in January 2026. The footage, recorded on 30 July 2024 along Avenida Francisco de Miranda in Caracas, depicts protests against alleged electoral fraud after Maduro’s re‑election. However, several media outlets have reported that Maduro’s ouster sparked celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 5 January 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 6 January 2026, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1044221871199115
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.