Viral Claim Says Venezuela’s Leader Was Captured by the U.S. — Here’s What’s Actually Going On

The “Three-Word Remark” That Made It Stick

The viral hook is emotional, not factual.

A smiling leader, handcuffed, calmly saying: “Happy New Year.”

That image is powerful because it:

  • Humanizes the moment
  • Feels cinematic
  • Is short, quotable, and shareable

But no verified source confirms when, where, or even if this video was recorded.

Short clips without provenance are especially vulnerable to reuse, mislabeling, or outright fabrication.

In viral news, emotion travels faster than verification.

This story is built to be shared before it is checked.

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