- U.S. recognizes Machado as leader of Venezuela by December 31?5¢5%
U.S. policy continues to back interim President Delcy Rodríguez for stability and economic recovery after the January 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro, including resumed diplomatic ties and oil agreements. Trader consensus at 96.7% against U.S. recognition of María Corina Machado as leader by December 31 reflects the absence of any shift toward installing her despite her reaffirmed opposition leadership in mid-October and calls for elections. Washington has prioritized gradual transition talks with Rodríguez's government over rapid leadership changes, consistent with statements praising her role and sidelining Machado from negotiations. Late developments such as a sudden diplomatic reversal or major crisis could still alter the outcome before year-end, though current evidence shows no such trajectory.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Trump administration announces that the United States officially recognizes Maria Corina Machado as the leader of Venezuela by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Roles that could qualify for leader of Venezuela status include, but are not limited to, "head of state," "president," or other similar roles that give her primary executive authority in the territory of Venezuela. A qualifying US statement must be direct and unqualified. Conditional, hypothetical, supportive, or implied statements do not count. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the US government and Donald Trump, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.