- Will María Corina Machado enter Venezuela by October 31?10¢10%
- Will María Corina Machado enter Venezuela by December 31?33¢33%
María Corina Machado remains in exile in Panama after leaving Venezuela in December 2025, with at least seven documented attempts to return by air and sea blocked since then, including multiple efforts in September 2026 via routes through Aruba and Curaçao that faced cancellations and denied permissions. The interim government under Delcy Rodríguez, installed after the U.S. ouster of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, controls entry points and has shown reluctance tied to Machado’s strong polling lead and opposition support. Recent opposition alliance reaffirmation of her leadership on October 18 and calls for protests demanding an election date and her return have not altered access barriers, while U.S.-backed transition talks proceed without her direct role. Traders price a low probability of entry by year-end deadlines due to these repeated institutional and diplomatic constraints, with any shift likely hinging on negotiation outcomes or policy changes in the coming months.
Rules
If María Corina Machado visits Venezuela between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Yes". Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purpose of this market, a "visit" is defined as María Corina Machado physically entering the terrestrial territory of Venezuela. Whether or not María Corina Machado enters Venezuelan airspace or maritime territory during the timeframe of this market will have no bearing on a positive resolution. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.