- US x Cuba diplomatic meeting by October 31?5¢5%
- US x Cuba diplomatic meeting by November 30?54¢54%
US-Cuba diplomatic contacts have continued through low-level channels including meetings, calls, and messaging since early 2026, yet Cuban officials have repeatedly stated these exchanges have produced no formal negotiations, agreed agenda, or progress toward high-level talks. The Trump administration has maintained economic pressure via tightened sanctions, fuel shipment seizures, and embargo enforcement, while publicly signaling demands for political changes that Havana views as unacceptable sovereignty violations. Cuban diplomats have reaffirmed willingness for respectful dialogue without preconditions but rejected any discussion of leadership or system alterations. Upcoming events include the October 28 UN General Assembly vote on the US embargo resolution, which could influence bilateral atmospherics, though persistent preconditions and mutual public recriminations have kept formal summit prospects limited.
Rules
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.