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FACT CHECK: Video of rally calling for Marcos’ resignation is AI-generated

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July 8, 2026

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FACT CHECK: Video of rally calling for Marcos’ resignation is AI-generated

The viral video was posted around the same time that various groups staged protests on the flood control corruption scandal

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Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 26, 2026

How did Colombia's election split a nation in two? | The Take

Colombia just had the closest vote in its history. A right-wing political outsider with a Trump endorsement beat a left-wing veteran by less than a point. What does this mean for Colombia, and for the Latin American left? In this episode: - Teresa Bo, Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sonia Bhagat with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, Catherine Nouhan, Noor Wazwaz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

Ecostylia

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· Jun 22, 2026

De la Espriella’s narrow Colombia win shifts power right as Cepeda challenges the runoff vote count in Bogotá

Abelardo de la Espriella, standing at a lectern, forms the V for victory during a speech. The gesture seals his election to the presidency of Colombia. Credits: Olímpica Stereo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0; montage DALL·E / Ecostylia. Abelardo de la Espriella is elected president of Colombia. The hard-right lawyer, supported by Donald Trump, [] L’article De la Espriella’s narrow Colombia win shifts power right as Cepeda challenges the runoff vote count in Bogotá est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

PolitiFact

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· Jun 29, 2026

Fact-checking 5 videos that falsely depict scenes from Venezuela’s earthquakes

This isn’t footage from Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes

UN Watch

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· Jun 30, 2026

Speaking from House Arrest: Venezuelan Lawyer Confronts the Maduro Regime at the U.N.

SHARE: YouTube | X.com | Instagram Perkins Rocha, legal coordinator of the Vente Venezuela party and representative of Comando Venezuela to the National Electoral Council, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council by video on June 29, 2026, speaking from house arrest to explain why the regime continues to target him. Speech Transcript (English Translation): My name is Perkins [] The post Speaking from House Arrest: Venezuelan Lawyer Confronts the Maduro Regime at the U.N. appeared first on UN Watch.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Supporters cheer Colombian candidate's preliminary win

Supporters of right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella took to the streets of Bogota to mark his election win, based on an initial vote count. #News #Colombia #Election #Espriella #Americas #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4xJq86f 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

PBD Podcast

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· Jun 26, 2026

This Building Collapse In Venezuela Is Haunting

Raw video from Venezuela’s earthquakes shows people screaming for help under a collapsed building as rescuers try to reach them in the dark. The Home Team watches the moment, reacts in real time, and breaks down just how deadly these “pancake” collapses are. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

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Related coverage for "FACT CHECK: Video of rally calling for Marcos’ resignation is AI-generated": Al Jazeera English — How did Colombia's election split a nation in two? | The Take. Ecostylia — De la Espriella’s narrow Colombia win shifts power right as Cepeda challenges the runoff vote count in Bogotá. PolitiFact — Fact-checking 5 videos that falsely depict scenes from Venezuela’s earthquakes. UN Watch — Speaking from House Arrest: Venezuelan Lawyer Confronts the Maduro Regime at the U.N.. Reuters — Supporters cheer Colombian candidate's preliminary win. PBD Podcast — This Building Collapse In Venezuela Is Haunting