“The video shows Venezuelan citizens tearing down posters of President Nicolás Maduro in celebration after he was captured by US forces.”
What FACTLY found
The video dates back to July 2024 and shows protesters pulling down a poster of President Nicolás Maduro during election-related protests in Venezuela, much before his capture by US forces. While several media outlets reported celebrations following Maduro’s ouster, the viral video has no connection to those events.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 3 January 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 6 January 2026, 3 days later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DTDaeuekbdF/
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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.