Does Venezuela become the 51st state of the United States before December 31, 2026?

Market context

Resolves only with formal admission by law of the U.S. Congress; declarations, executive orders or territorial status do not count.

Resolution criteria

• How it resolvesResolve Yes only if a law for the admission of Venezuela as a state of the Union is approved by both houses of the United States Congress and enacted on or before December 31, 2026, 23:59 Mexico City time. Presidential statements, executive orders, occupation, de facto administration, or any status other than state (territory, protectorate, etc.) don't count. Resolve No in any other case.
• When it closesJanuary 1, 2027 at 5:59 AM
• Verification sourcehttps://www.congress.gov