Misleading content spreads online following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

We verified whether the demonstrations shown in these clips were recent protests in Venezuela following the arrest of the country’s president by the United States. Using reverse image tools, we traced the footage to a TikTok upload, dated November 15, 2025. 

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The accompanying caption identified the scene as a youth march with President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro is also visible in one segment of the clip.

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A closer review revealed a banner displaying the words “¡LA ZUVENTUD!”. Further checks confirmed that the video was from a rally that was held in Venezuela by the supporters of the government on November 13, 2025. Additional footage of the same event is available here and here.

However, public reactions within Venezuela to the arrest are not uniform. While some groups have objected to alleged US interference, which harms their sovereignty, others have welcomed the arrest and expressed satisfaction.

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Another social media post claimed that “Maduro’s wife appeared in a New York court with visible signs of bruising and beatings. According to her lawyer, she suffered severe assault and a broken rib.” Along with that, even a post mentioning that “What more can be expected of a child-abusing maniac?” was also circulating on social media.

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When examining videos and photos taken by US forces of Maduro and his wife, Cillia Flores, there are clear differences in Flores’ hair colour, as compared to the above viral image.

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In addition, several features in the image, including skin texture and other visual distortions, appeared artificial. We subjected the photograph to AI-image detection tools, which indicated a high likelihood of the image being produced using artificial intelligence.

Also, no verified photographs of Maduro or Flores appearing in court have been released to the media to date.

International media have reported that Flores sustained “significant injuries” and that her lawyer, Mark Donnelly, requested a medical examination to assess her condition. Reports also noted bandages on her forehead and the right side of her face near her eye. The viral image, however, depicts injuries on the left side of the face, further indicating that the circulated photo is not authentic. FOX | AP

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Arrested

Nicholas Maduro and his wife were taken into custody by US forces and taken to the United States. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who is now serving as interim president, has continued to issue statements online. Rodríguez said in a social media post that she is prepared to work with the United States in a long-term partnership. Her remarks came after Trump warned that Washington is willing to cooperate with Rodríguez, but that Venezuela would face “serious consequences” if “wrong decisions” were taken.    

Maduro, who was initially held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, New York, was later brought before a federal court in Manhattan. Appearing in court, he denied all charges. Maduro told the court that he had been “kidnapped” from his home on the 3rd of the month and reiterated that he was innocent. Foreign media reported that Maduro stated, “I am a good man. I have done nothing wrong.” He rejected all allegations, including charges related to drug terrorism and arms trafficking.

Maduro’s wife, Flores, also appeared in court and likewise pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. The hearing, which lasted roughly 40 minutes, concluded with proceedings adjourned until March 17.

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