U.S. Treasury’s OFAC Announces New Sanctions


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Key Details of Sanctions

The sanctions target individuals and entities associated with illicit activities. All associated properties and interests in these properties under U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. This means U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with these listed persons.

The sanctions were determined under Executive Order 14059 and Executive Order 13224. These Executive Orders aim to impose strict measures on individuals or entities involved in the global illicit drug trade and terrorism.

Notable Individuals Sanctioned

  • Martha Alicia Alvarado Rodriguez: Linked with the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. She is sanctioned for her involvement with the cartel, which is a designated entity.
  • Miguel Angel Ayala Botello: Sanctioned for providing support to Gerardo Botello Rozalez, another sanctioned individual.
  • Gustavo Botello Rodriguez: Known by aliases “Tavo” and “Viejon,” he is linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion.
  • Juan Carlos Gonzalez: Linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, with connections extending to both Mexico and the United States.

Entities Under Sanction

  • Agropecuaria Amateq del Valle S.A. de C.V.: This company, based in Jalisco, Mexico, is linked with Roberto Jimenez Arias and Martha Alicia Alvarado Rodriguez.
  • Bubux Baby Shoes S.A. de C.V.: Located in Guanajuato, Mexico, it is connected to Gerardo Botello Rozalez.
  • Green Agropacific S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.: Operating in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, it is linked to Miguel Angel Ayala Botello.
  • Rancho San Miguel Los Tres Hermanos S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V.: Located in Jalisco, Mexico, associated with Miguel Angel Ayala Botello.

Purpose of the Sanctions

These measures are intended to disrupt financial infrastructures supporting illicit drug trade and terrorism. OFAC continues to monitor and impose sanctions to prevent financial systems from being exploited by such activities. The enforcement of these sanctions is critical in maintaining global security and efforts against illegal financial practices.

Contact Information

For more information regarding these sanctions, OFAC can be contacted through their website or by phone. This announcement emphasizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s ongoing efforts to address global financial crime.


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