US-Panama security cooperation has expanded through 2025-2026 memorandums and joint exercises such as PANAMAX 2026, while Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong-linked port concession in January 2026 to enable rebidding to non-Chinese operators. These steps address US concerns over external influence near the waterway under the 1977 neutrality treaties without transferring operational control. No official announcements, legislation, or military actions indicate imminent US assumption of primary authority by the December 31, 2026 resolution date. Persistent drought-driven transit limits further dominate recent developments. A sudden diplomatic reversal or major security incident could still alter the trajectory before year-end, though current evidence points to continued Panamanian administration.
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$168,085 Vol.
$168,085 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
4% chance
$168,085 Vol.
$168,085 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.US-Panama security cooperation has expanded through 2025-2026 memorandums and joint exercises such as PANAMAX 2026, while Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong-linked port concession in January 2026 to enable rebidding to non-Chinese operators. These steps address US concerns over external influence near the waterway under the 1977 neutrality treaties without transferring operational control. No official announcements, legislation, or military actions indicate imminent US assumption of primary authority by the December 31, 2026 resolution date. Persistent drought-driven transit limits further dominate recent developments. A sudden diplomatic reversal or major security incident could still alter the trajectory before year-end, though current evidence points to continued Panamanian administration.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
Market Opened: Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ET
Volume
$168,085End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.US-Panama security cooperation has expanded through 2025-2026 memorandums and joint exercises such as PANAMAX 2026, while Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong-linked port concession in January 2026 to enable rebidding to non-Chinese operators. These steps address US concerns over external influence near the waterway under the 1977 neutrality treaties without transferring operational control. No official announcements, legislation, or military actions indicate imminent US assumption of primary authority by the December 31, 2026 resolution date. Persistent drought-driven transit limits further dominate recent developments. A sudden diplomatic reversal or major security incident could still alter the trajectory before year-end, though current evidence points to continued Panamanian administration.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Panama Canal comes under US control by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
For the purposes of this market, US control means the United States assumes primary operational authority over the canal, either via diplomatic agreement, military action, or any other means.
An official announcement made by the United States and Panama that the Panama Canal will come under US control will qualify, even if the actual transfer of control is yet to occur. Only announcements of official agreements or actions (e.g. executive order, signed legislation, etc.) will count - mere posts on Social Media will not.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the US Government and the Government of Panama, however a consensus of credible reporting confirming that the Panama Canal has come under US sovereignty will also qualify.
Volume
$168,085End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...US-Panama security cooperation has expanded through 2025-2026 memorandums and joint exercises such as PANAMAX 2026, while Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong-linked port concession in January 2026 to enable rebidding to non-Chinese operators. These steps address US concerns over external influence near the waterway under the 1977 neutrality treaties without transferring operational control. No official announcements, legislation, or military actions indicate imminent US assumption of primary authority by the December 31, 2026 resolution date. Persistent drought-driven transit limits further dominate recent developments. A sudden diplomatic reversal or major security incident could still alter the trajectory before year-end, though current evidence points to continued Panamanian administration.
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