A soldier who reportedly made $400,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro's removal has made his first court appearance. The case highlights the intersection of politics and prediction markets, raising questions about the legality and ethics of such bets.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has commented on the situation, expressing his disapproval of prediction markets, while noting his family's investments in them. Trump described the current state of the world as resembling a casino, reflecting broader concerns about speculative betting in political contexts.