US Invasion of Venezuela
Polymarket has not paid money for bets on the US invasion of Venezuela because it believes that the operation conducted is not an invasion. The volume of bets on military intervention in Venezuela exceeded $87.4 million, with a specific bet on the US invasion having a trading volume of over $10.8 million.
On January 3, the US conducted an operation in Venezuela, resulting in the arrest of the country's president, Nicolas Maduro. On January 5, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were brought to court in New York. Maduro is charged with several serious offenses related to drug trafficking and terrorism, which were first filed in March 2020.
New President of Venezuela
In connection with these events, Delsy Rodriguez was declared the interim president of Venezuela. The oath-taking ceremony of Rodriguez was held under the leadership of the Speaker of the Parliament, Jorge Rodriguez.
“The US will govern Venezuela, referring to negotiations with the government of Venezuela.”
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This situation highlights the growing tension between the US and Venezuela, and also calls into question the legitimacy of elections and government structures in the country. The arrest of Maduro and the declaration of Delsy Rodriguez as president may lead to changes in the political landscape in Venezuela and affect relations with international partners, particularly with Russia and China, who traditionally support Maduro's government. An important aspect remains the reaction of the Venezuelan population to these events, as well as possible protests or support for the new government.