AI-Generated Video of Mexican President at Concert Revictimizes Harassment Victim
Singer Fidel Rueda's production team projected an AI-generated video at a concert in Michoacán showing President Claudia Sheinbaum dancing using footage from a prior harassment incident. Rueda apologized publicly, claiming the video was shown without his consent or authorization.
What happened
During a concert by regional Mexican singer Fidel Rueda in Jiquilpan, Michoacán on November 21, 2025, a video created with artificial intelligence was projected that showed President Claudia Sheinbaum dancing. The video was generated from footage of harassment that Sheinbaum had previously suffered.
Fidel Rueda subsequently stated that the video was projected by his production team without his consent or authorization, and apologized publicly to President Sheinbaum, saying she 'deserves all my respect.'
Reported impact
The video revictimized President Sheinbaum by using an AI recreation of her to mock the harassment she had experienced.
Governance controls
Fidel Rueda's production team issued an apology, and Rueda reiterated the apology through social media, stating the video was projected without his knowledge or authorization.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.