Introduction

The capture of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, has triggered a wave of disinformation on social media. The platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have done little to stop the spread of false news.

Technology behind the disinformation

The technology was used to create videos that appear to be generated by AI, which were shared on social media. Old videos were also reposted as new news, creating a sense of reality.