The Trump administration's January 2026 executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, followed by an oil import blockade, tariffs on third-country suppliers, and additional sanctions, has intensified pressure on Havana amid its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Cuba confirmed a rare high-level diplomatic meeting in Havana in April 2026—the first since 2016—involving State Department officials and Cuban counterparts, with both sides acknowledging talks aimed at addressing the blockade and bilateral differences. Cuban leaders have signaled openness to negotiations without preconditions on economic and security issues, including prisoner releases, while rejecting demands tied to regime change. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed skepticism about reaching a deal with the current government, and President Trump has repeatedly urged Cuba to "make a deal" while leaving open the possibility of further measures. These dynamics, set against Cuba's fuel shortages and external support constraints, shape trader assessments of whether additional formal diplomatic meetings will occur by key deadlines.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a diplomatic meeting between representatives of the United States and Cuba between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.The Trump administration's January 2026 executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, followed by an oil import blockade, tariffs on third-country suppliers, and additional sanctions, has intensified pressure on Havana amid its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Cuba confirmed a rare high-level diplomatic meeting in Havana in April 2026—the first since 2016—involving State Department officials and Cuban counterparts, with both sides acknowledging talks aimed at addressing the blockade and bilateral differences. Cuban leaders have signaled openness to negotiations without preconditions on economic and security issues, including prisoner releases, while rejecting demands tied to regime change. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed skepticism about reaching a deal with the current government, and President Trump has repeatedly urged Cuba to "make a deal" while leaving open the possibility of further measures. These dynamics, set against Cuba's fuel shortages and external support constraints, shape trader assessments of whether additional formal diplomatic meetings will occur by key deadlines.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a diplomatic meeting between representatives of the United States and Cuba between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Jul 21, 2026, 11:07 AM ET
Volume
$24,281End Date
Jul 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 21, 2026, 11:07 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a diplomatic meeting between representatives of the United States and Cuba between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.The Trump administration's January 2026 executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, followed by an oil import blockade, tariffs on third-country suppliers, and additional sanctions, has intensified pressure on Havana amid its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Cuba confirmed a rare high-level diplomatic meeting in Havana in April 2026—the first since 2016—involving State Department officials and Cuban counterparts, with both sides acknowledging talks aimed at addressing the blockade and bilateral differences. Cuban leaders have signaled openness to negotiations without preconditions on economic and security issues, including prisoner releases, while rejecting demands tied to regime change. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed skepticism about reaching a deal with the current government, and President Trump has repeatedly urged Cuba to "make a deal" while leaving open the possibility of further measures. These dynamics, set against Cuba's fuel shortages and external support constraints, shape trader assessments of whether additional formal diplomatic meetings will occur by key deadlines.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a diplomatic meeting between representatives of the United States and Cuba between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.
A diplomatic meeting refers to a deliberate meeting between representatives of the listed countries who are acting in an official capacity and are authorized to engage in negotiation or diplomacy regarding US-Cuba relations on behalf of their governments. Meetings conducted indirectly, for example, through designated mediators, facilitators, or interlocutors acting with the knowledge and authorization of the relevant governments, will qualify.
Brief greetings, chance encounters, or talks otherwise not deliberately aimed at diplomacy or negotiation will not count.
The meeting must be in-person and must be publicly acknowledged by either government or reported by a consensus of credible media. Remote meetings, phone calls, or other meetings where the relevant parties are not present will not count.
The resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of the United States and Cuba, and a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$24,281End Date
Jul 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 21, 2026, 11:07 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The Trump administration's January 2026 executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, followed by an oil import blockade, tariffs on third-country suppliers, and additional sanctions, has intensified pressure on Havana amid its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Cuba confirmed a rare high-level diplomatic meeting in Havana in April 2026—the first since 2016—involving State Department officials and Cuban counterparts, with both sides acknowledging talks aimed at addressing the blockade and bilateral differences. Cuban leaders have signaled openness to negotiations without preconditions on economic and security issues, including prisoner releases, while rejecting demands tied to regime change. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed skepticism about reaching a deal with the current government, and President Trump has repeatedly urged Cuba to "make a deal" while leaving open the possibility of further measures. These dynamics, set against Cuba's fuel shortages and external support constraints, shape trader assessments of whether additional formal diplomatic meetings will occur by key deadlines.
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