COSocial media has circulated videos falsely claiming that El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele suggested Shakira as president of Colombia instead of Abelardo de la Espriella. However, these claims are untrue. The video was manipulated using AI technology, overlaying synthetic audio onto footage from Bukele’s official visit to Costa Rica on November 11, 2024. During this event, Bukele did not mention Shakira or Colombia. Analysis by Hive, an AI detection tool, confirmed the video likely contains AI-generated content. Shakira did travel to Colombia after an earthquake in August 2024 to announce reconstruction aid, while Abelardo de la Espriella distributed footballs in Buenaventura, but neither event involved Bukele.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the false claims against Bukele, clarifying that the video was fabricated using AI and providing evidence from multiple sources, including AI detection tools and verified historical context. It does not take a stance on Bukele’s policies or political affili
