OFAC Adds New Names to Specially Designated Nationals List Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published an official notice in the Federal Register. This notice announces that new persons have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action was issued on August 27, 2025. It is based on OFAC’s determination that the legal requirements for sanctions were met. These sanctions mean that all property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction belonging to the listed persons are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business or any transactions with these blocked persons. All affected property remains blocked. The full SDN List and more details about OFAC sanctions programs are available on the OFAC website at OFAC website. If you need more information, you can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. The notice is signed by Bradley T. Smith, Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The full legal notice can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 169, Thursday, September 4, 2025, on pages 42790-42792. The action blocks the property and interests in property of the named persons under the relevant sanctions authority. All persons and organizations should review the updated SDN List to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

United States Imposes Sanctions on Four Costa Rican Nationals and Two Entities Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On August 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took new sanctions actions. OFAC has added four individuals and two companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These actions are based on Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” All property and interests in property in the United States, belonging to these persons and companies, are now blocked. U.S. persons may not do business with them. Individuals Added to SDN List: Edwin Danney Lopez Vega     – Also known as “Pecho de Rata”     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: January 2, 1977     – Place of Birth: Centro Central, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701210791     – Gender: Male Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez     – Location: Cartago, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: April 21, 1976     – Place of Birth: Carmen Central, San Jose, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 109380563     – Gender: Male Alejandro Antonio James Wilson     – Also known as “Turesky”     – Location: San Jose, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: October 5, 1972     – Place of Birth: Centro Central, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701040769     – Gender: Male Alejandro Arias Monge     – Also known as “Diablo”     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Date of Birth: September 19, 1984     – Place of Birth: Guapiles Pococi, Limon, Costa Rica     – Nationality: Costa Rica     – Cedula Number: 701600166     – Gender: Male These four individuals are designated for activities or transactions that have contributed, or pose a significant risk of contributing, to the international spread of illicit drugs or drug production tools. Entities Added to SDN List: Limon Black Star FC     – Location: Limon, Costa Rica     – Established: 2022     – Organization Type: Activities of sports clubs     – Linked to: Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez Bufete Celso Gamboa and Asociados     – Location: San Jose, Costa Rica     – Established: 1945     – Organization Type: Legal activities     – Linked to: Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez Both companies are designated for being owned, controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of Celso Manuel Gamboa Sanchez. Further Information The official list and further details about OFAC’s sanctions programs are available on the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The information in this article is based entirely on the official notice published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 163, on August 26, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List: August 22, 2025 Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced updates to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). On July 1, 2025, OFAC updated the SDN List entry for a company in China. The new entry is for “SHANGHAI WINSON IMP AND EXP CO LTD,” also known as “SHANGHAI YUNCHEN IMPORT AND EXPORT CO LTD.” The company’s addresses are listed in Shanghai, China. Its Unified Social Credit Code is 91310115MA1K40X926. Its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction remain blocked. On the same day, July 1, OFAC announced that the property and interests in property of “GOLD MILES LIMITED” are now unblocked and the company has been removed from the SDN List. GOLD MILES LIMITED had addresses in Hong Kong, China, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company’s Hong Kong registration number is 1596444. This company was previously linked to John Desmond Hanafin. On July 3, 2025, three persons and one company from Colombia were also removed from the SDN List. They are: Gabriel Puerta Parra (“Doctor Puerta”), with various addresses in Bogota, Colombia. He was also associated with several companies in Colombia. His ID number is 8238830 and his Colombian passport number is P020046. INDUSTRIAL MINERA Y PECUARIA S.A., located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82B La Castellana, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 830000855-1. COMERCIALIZADORA ANDINA BRASILERA S.A. (“CABRASA”), located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 830003298-2. LA FRONTERA UNION GALVEZ Y CIA S EN C (formerly LA FRONTERA PUERTA GALVEZ LTDA.), located at Carrera 30 No. 90-82, Bogota, Colombia. Their tax ID number is 800050795-2. On August 18, 2025, OFAC updated SDN List entries for other individuals. They also announced that Claudia Mercedes Vargas Giraldo from Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia, has been removed from the SDN List. Her date of birth is December 4, 1964, and her Colombian ID number is 42885957. She was previously linked to several companies, including CLAMASAN S.A.S., GUISANES S.A.S., C.M.V. CARNES S.A.S., and AGROPECUARIA MAIS SAS. These changes mean that the property and interests in property of those who have been removed from the SDN List are no longer blocked by OFAC. For more details, go to the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For questions, contact the OFAC Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Authority: 31 CFR chapter V. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on August 7, 2025. This action was reported in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 153, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. OFAC added names to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes are based on laws and rules that OFAC uses to decide who should be added. When a person or company is put on the SDN List, all of their property and interests in property under U.S. control are blocked. This means no one in the United States can have business dealings or make transactions with them. OFAC makes information about these actions and its sanctions programs available on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice includes both companies and individuals added to the SDN List. The exact list can be seen in the official Federal Register notice. People can contact OFAC for more information by calling these numbers: Associate Director for Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing: 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Bradley T. Smith is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This notice was officially filed on August 11, 2025. The billing code is 4810-AL-C. The full details and the names of the people and companies involved are found on the official OFAC website and in the Federal Register. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Issues New OFAC Sanctions on Vessels and Companies Estimated reading time: 8–12 minutes On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) made new changes to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes block the property and interests in property of certain people, companies, and ships that are under U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. persons are now not allowed to deal with these people and companies. The listed ships are also considered blocked because they are owned or controlled by blocked persons. List of Affected Companies The Federal Register did not show specific company names in text, but the companies are connected to the blocked ships and are named beside each vessel. List of Blocked Vessels The following ships have been added to the SDN List. They are named, given their type, country flag, year made, and connection to the guiding Executive Order (E.O.) 13902. Linked to MARVISE SMC DMCC: ALE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9303754) BERTIE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9241487) LIDIA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2007, IMO 9330501) STAR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9436484) ZAGOR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9313242) VANI (Crude Oil Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9264881) HAKUNA MATATA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9354167) MOANA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2004, IMO 9292151) PINOCCHIO (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9400112) PUMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9302566) RANTANPLAN (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307023) SIMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2015, IMO 9719862) BIGLI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9307047) TEX (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9246322) TIMON (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9415844) YOGI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307009) Linked to THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION–SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C: ETHERA (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9387279) MISHELL (Chemical/Products Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9332315) MYRA (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9336490) AETHER (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2007, IMO 9328170) APATE (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2009, IMO 9433016) BRIONT (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2003, IMO 9252955) MANASLU (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9388027) NEMRUT (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9439541) TAGOR (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9282481) TASSOS (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9408695) TOA PAYOH (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9298492) Linked to ALGAE SHIP CHARTER–FZCO: CHARMINAR (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9318022) EVENTIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Unknown, 2006, IMO 9308065) ANTARES I (Oil Products Tanker, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9382073) Linked to REEL SHIPPING L.L.C: ACE (Container Ship, St. Vincent and Grenadines, 2001, IMO 9228538) AEOLUS (Container Ship, Liberia, 1996, IMO 9088524) CERUS (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2003, IMO 9259408) DHANU (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2001, IMO 9122473) GAUJA (Container Ship, Panama, 2006, IMO 9348493) ROB (Container Ship, Liberia, 2001, IMO 9236652) TB ANPING (Container Ship, Liberia, 2002, IMO 9237084) Linked to SILVER TETRA MARINE CO.: GUANYIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9299707) Linked to RAVI LINES INC: IANTHE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2012, IMO 9554822) Linked to KANTI LINES INC.: KANTI (LPG Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9282106) Linked to NEO SHIPPING INC.: ABHRA (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2004, IMO 9282041) Linked to SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein: OMNI (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9400980) URANUS (Crude Oil Tanker, Tanzania, 2002, IMO 9248485) Linked to MEUSE SHIPPING INC.: IRIS (Crude Oil Tanker, Palau, 2002, IMO 9247778) Linked to KYLO SHIPPING INC.: KYLO (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2001, IMO 9189146) Linked to MAHADEV MARITIME INC: MAHADEV (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Palau, 2011, IMO 9571052) Linked to BACKSTREET PALM CORP: YODAN (Crude Oil Tanker, Vanuatu, 2005, IMO 9304356) Linked to WESER SHIPPING INC.: TRIS GAS (LPG Tanker, Cameroon, 1992, IMO 9041655) Linked to XANTE LINE INC.: XANTE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2010, IMO 9554834) Linked to YUG SHIPPING INC.: YUG (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2005, IMO 9288875) Linked to ZALE SHIPPING INC.: ZALE (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9321718) Linked to NOVA LINES INC.: ELKE (LPG Tanker, Palau, 1993, IMO 9012886) Legal Basis These sanctions are put in place under Executive Order 13902. This order gives the U.S. power to block property and stop people and companies from making transactions with banned people/entities. Blocked Property All U.S.-linked property of the people, companies, and ships named above is blocked. Anyone in the U.S. is not allowed to make deals or transactions with them. More Information For more on OFAC and these lists, visit the official OFAC website at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Prepared by:Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Federal Register Citation: 90 FR 38890-38906, August 12, 2025.Document Number: 2025-15240. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Issues New Licenses for Venezuela Sanctions Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On July 23, 2025, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published three general licenses related to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. The licenses are General License 41A, 5R, and 41B. Details of New Licenses General License No. 41A GL 41A was issued on March 4, 2025. This license allowed people to wind down certain transactions connected to Chevron Corporation’s joint ventures in Venezuela. These actions had to be finished before April 3, 2025. The license allowed only necessary actions related to closing out operations. This involved Chevron and its subsidiaries, along with partners like Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) and companies owned more than 50 percent by PdVSA. GL 41A did not allow: Payment of any taxes or royalties to the Government of Venezuela. Payment of any dividends, including in-kind dividends, to PdVSA or its owned companies. Selling oil or oil products from the Chevron joint ventures to places outside the United States. Any deal with a Venezuelan company owned or controlled by a Russian company. Any activity otherwise banned by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, unless separately allowed. GL 41A replaced General License No. 41. General License No. 5R GL 5R was issued on March 6, 2025. This license will allow, starting July 3, 2025, all transactions related to the Petróleos de Venezuela 2020 8.5 Percent Bond. This includes financing, handling, and other dealings that would otherwise be banned by Executive Orders 13835 and 13857, and the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. GL 5R does not permit activities otherwise disallowed by the sanctions rules in 31 CFR chapter V. It replaced General License No. 5Q. General License No. 41B GL 41B was issued on March 24, 2025, and replaced GL 41A. This license authorizes the wind down of certain transactions tied to Chevron’s Venezuela joint ventures until May 27, 2025. Like GL 41A, it allows only actions needed to close out business with Chevron joint ventures, PdVSA, and PdVSA-owned firms. GL 41B does not allow: Payment of taxes or royalties to the Venezuelan government. Payment of any dividends, including in-kind, to PdVSA or its companies. Sale of oil or oil products from these joint ventures to countries other than the United States. Deals with Venezuelan companies owned or controlled by Russian companies. Any action banned by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, unless specifically allowed. GL 41B also states: People must still follow rules from other federal agencies, such as the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. The license does not allow Chevron joint ventures to start working in new oil fields in Venezuela. All these licenses were made available on OFAC’s website when issued. The Acting Director of OFAC, Lisa M. Palluconi, signed each license. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New Sanctions on Iran-Linked Individuals and Groups Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new names to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These sanctions block all property and interests in property of the persons listed, when under U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business with them. Individuals Added to the List On March 22, 2019, OFAC decided that the following individuals are subject to asset blocking and sanctions: Mansur Asgari from Tehran, Iran. He was born on June 3, 1958. He acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Mahdi Da’emi Attaran from Mashhad, Iran. He was born on July 13, 1979. He acted for Puya Electro Saman Niru. Ruhollah Ghaderi Barmi, born in 1979, acted for Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group. Sa’id Borji from Abadan, Iran, born in 1958, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Gholam Reza Eta’ati from Tehran, Iran, born in 1973, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Hossein Haghighian, born in 1989, acted for Kimiya Pakhsh Shargh. Jalal Emami Ghareh Hajjlu from Gha’emshahr, Iran, born on March 21, 1969, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Sayyed Asghar Hashemitabar from Sabzevar, Iran, born on August 23, 1974, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mehdi Masoumian also known as Mahdi Masumian, acted for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Mohammad Reza Mehdipur from Naein, Iran, born on August 6, 1975, acted for Shahid Karimi Group. Akbar Motallebizadeh from Yazd, Iran, born on July 23, 1963, supported Shahid Karimi Group. Mohammad Javad Safari from Borazjam, Iran, born on August 7, 1980, supported Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group. Mohsen Shafa’i from Tehran, Iran, born in 1971, acted for Puya Electro Saman Niru. Entities Added to the List The following organizations are also now sanctioned: Abu Reihan Group, Iran: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Bu Ali Group (also known as Boali Group): Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Heidar Karar Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Kimiya Pakhsh Shargh: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Paradise Medical Pioneers Company: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Puya Electro Saman Niru: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Sadra Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Avini Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Baba’i Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Sheikh Baha’i Science and Technology Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Chamran Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Fakhar Moghaddam Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Karimi Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Kazemi Group: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Movahhed Danesh Group: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Shokri Science and Technology Research Center: Acts for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Shahid Zeinoddin Group: Supported the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research. Legal Authority These actions were taken under Executive Order 13382. This order blocks property of people involved with weapons of mass destruction and those who support them. This action was filed by Lisa M. Palluconi, the Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. For more information and the full SDN List, visit the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds Venezuelan Individuals to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) placed several new names on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These actions were announced in the Federal Register on July 21, 2025. What This Means When someone is put on the SDN List, all their property and interests in property that are under U.S. control are blocked. People and companies in the U.S. are not allowed to do business with these persons. Who Was Added? Six individuals linked to the group “TREN DE ARAGUA” were added to the list. They are: Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (also known as “Nino Guerrero”) – Born May 30, 1983, in Maracay, Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-17367457 Wendy Marbelys Rios Gomez – Born January 21, 1980 – Female, Venezuelan and Colombian nationality Josue Angel Santana Pena (also known as “Santanita”) – Born June 26, 1995 – Male, Venezuelan citizen Felix Anner Castillo Rondon (also known as “Arnel” or “Pure Arnel”) – Born January 12, 1984 – Male, Venezuelan citizen, also has links to Peru – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-16692836 Wilmer Jose Perez Castillo (also known as “Wilmer Guayabal”) – Born August 19, 1985, in Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen – Identified by Venezuelan ID V-17789572 Yohan Jose Romero (also known as “Petrica” or “Johan”) – Born October 31, 1977, in Venezuela – Male, Venezuelan citizen Legal Reasons for Sanctions These individuals were listed due to being owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the group TREN DE ARAGUA. This group’s property and interests in property are already blocked under U.S. law. Sanctions were applied under two main Executive Orders: Executive Order 13581, as amended, which targets transnational criminal organizations. Executive Order 13224, as amended, which targets those linked to terrorism. Each person listed faces a secondary sanctions risk under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. Where to Learn More The full SDN List and more information about these sanctions can be found on the OFAC website at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Contact Information For questions, contact OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Official Notice Ends This action was officially signed by Lawrence M. Scheinert, Acting Deputy Director of OFAC. The official record is available in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 137, dated July 21, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds More Entities and Vessels to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed several companies, one person, and multiple vessels on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action was issued on July 3, 2025. Blocked Companies The following companies are now blocked under Executive Order 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of Iran: TRANS ARCTIC GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES PTE. LTD. (Singapore) EGIR SHIPPING LTD (Seychelles) FOTIS LINES INCORPORATED (Marshall Islands) THEMIS LIMITED (Marshall Islands) BETENSH GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED AND DONG DONG SHIPPING LIMITED (British Virgin Islands) Under Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886, the following companies are blocked for helping AL-QATIRJI COMPANY, which is linked to supporting terrorism: DIMA SHIPPING AND TRADING COMPANY (Turkey, Liberia) GRAT SHIPPING CO LTD (Seychelles) WHITE SANDS SHIPMANAGEMENT CORP. (Seychelles) Blocked Person One individual has also been blocked under Executive Order 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of Iran: Salim Ahmed Said, who is also known as Omeed Salam, Mohammed Saeed, Salem Omed, `Umed Salim, or `Umeed Salim. He lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and holds a UK passport. Vessels Identified as Blocked Property OFAC identified several ships as property connected to the blocked companies: FOTIS (LPG Tanker, Comoros flag), linked to FOTIS LINES INCORPORATED THEMIS (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama flag), linked to THEMIS LIMITED VIZURI (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to EGIR SHIPPING LTD BIANCA JOYSEL (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama flag), linked to BETENSH GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED AND DONG DONG SHIPPING LIMITED DIJILAH (Crude Oil Tanker, Marshall Islands flag), linked to VS TANKERS FREE ZONE ENTITY–F.Z.E DMCC BRANCH Other vessels identified with a secondary sanctions risk under Executive Order 13224 are: ATILA (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to GRAT SHIPPING CO LTD ELIZABET (Crude Oil Tanker, Cameroon flag), linked to WHITE SANDS SHIPMANAGEMENT CORP. GAS MARYAM (LPG Tanker, Palau flag), linked to DIMA SHIPPING AND TRADING COMPANY Sanctions Implications All property and interests in property of these entities and individuals within U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with them. Further information and the full SDN List are available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Contacts for More Information For questions, contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control at: Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Licensing: 202-622-2480 Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 This notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of OFAC. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Action Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This update was made on July 3, 2025. The decision was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 129, dated Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The update includes the names of new persons and one or more entities. OFAC has determined that these persons meet the legal criteria needed to be added to the SDN List. When someone is added to the SDN List, all property and interests in property that are under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are not allowed to do business or have financial transactions with these people or entities. The names of the newly listed persons and entities are now published by OFAC. The SDN List is a tool that helps stop illegal financial activities. More information and the complete SDN List are available on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The Acting Director of OFAC, Lisa M. Palluconi, signed this notice. The notice was officially filed on July 8, 2025. For questions about OFAC actions, contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, the Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Contact can also be made online at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. The new sanctions have immediate effect. U.S. persons, companies, and financial institutions should review the list and ensure full compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New Sanctions Against Individual Linked to TREN DE ARAGUA Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a new sanctions action in the Federal Register. OFAC added one individual to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The person is Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano. He is also known as “El Viejo,” “Giovanny,” and “Giovanny San Vicente.” Mosquera Serrano is connected to Venezuela and Colombia. He was born on February 22, 1988, in San Vicente, Aragua, Venezuela. He is male and a Venezuelan national. He has a Venezuelan national ID number: 20243384. OFAC states that all of Mosquera Serrano’s property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to have any transactions with him. This action was taken under several legal authorities. Mosquera Serrano was designated under section 1(a)(ii)(C) of Executive Order 13581, “Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations,” as amended. He is accused of being owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, TREN DE ARAGUA, a transnational criminal organization whose property is already blocked. He was also designated under section 1(a)(iii)(A) of Executive Order 13224, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,” as amended. OFAC says he is linked by ownership or control, or is acting for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, TREN DE ARAGUA, whose property and interests in property are blocked under this order too. This notice was issued on June 24, 2025. Details about the SDN List and OFAC’s sanction programs are available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Contacts for further information are provided by OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490 Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, signed the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Removes Sakan General Trading From Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). OFAC made this change on June 20, 2025. The update involves the removal of one entity from the SDN List. The entity is Sakan General Trading. Sakan General Trading was also known as Royal Credit General Trading, and Sakan General Trading, LLC. The company’s listed address is 14th Floor, Office 1401, Al Owais Business Tower, 53, 24th Street, Al Sabkha-115, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sakan General Trading was previously on the SDN List under Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. The company was linked to ANSAR EXCHANGE. Because of this removal, all property and interests in property of Sakan General Trading are no longer blocked. U.S. persons are no longer generally prohibited from transactions with this company. OFAC publishes these updates on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. More information about OFAC sanctions programs and the SDN List is available online. This action was announced by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. The notice appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 122, on June 27, 2025, pages 27754-27756. For questions, contact the OFAC offices at 202-622-2420, 202-622-2480, or 202-622-2490. More contact options are also online. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Announces Public Comment Period for Proposed OFAC Sanctions Reconsideration Portal Estimated reading time: 4 minutes On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a notice in the Federal Register. This notice invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on a new proposed electronic “Sanctions Reconsideration Portal.” This proposal is part of OFAC’s efforts to make it easier to send and review requests related to their sanctions programs. The portal would let people or groups who are on an OFAC sanctions list, such as the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), ask OFAC to reconsider their listing. The system will also let people explain why they think they should be taken off the list, and share supporting information. People who want to use the portal will do so by choice. There are no changes to any other forms or collections connected with this process. OFAC expects about 300 people per year to use this new portal. Each request is expected to take about 3 hours to complete, making the total expected reporting burden about 900 hours per year. The information collected through the Sanctions Reconsideration Portal will be used by the Treasury Department to help with decisions about sanctions, enforcement, and civil penalties. The collection is based on Section 501.807 of the OFAC’s Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations, which covers how people can ask OFAC to reconsider listings of people or property. OFAC is asking for public comments on several main points: If the information collection is needed for the agency’s work. If the estimates of reporting burden are correct. How to make the information collected better and clearer. How to reduce the burden on people sending information, especially using technology. What any start-up or ongoing costs might be. All comments must be sent in before August 25, 2025. Comments can be submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov or by email. Details for both options are listed in the official notice. The notice stresses not to include any personal or confidential business information not meant for public view. Any comments received will be kept as public records and will be considered for OFAC’s request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. For more information, contact the OFAC Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs at 202-622-4855 or through the OFAC website. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 121 (June 26, 2025), pages 27389-27390. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds Names to Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On June 16, 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a notice in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 114. The notice listed new actions taken under OFAC’s sanctions program. OFAC has added persons to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These persons were added because OFAC decided that certain legal criteria were met. All property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction that belong to these persons are now blocked. People in the United States are generally not allowed to do business or transactions with them. The action was issued by OFAC on June 10, 2025. The SDN List and more information about the sanctions programs can be found at the OFAC website: https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. If you have questions, you can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. You can also use https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac to get in touch with OFAC. The official record is available in the Federal Register through the Government Publishing Office at www.gpo.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Members and Companies Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published new actions on June 9, 2025. OFAC added several people and companies to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action blocks all property and interests owned by these people and groups in the United States. U.S. citizens cannot do business with them. The designations follow two Executive Orders: Executive Order 14059 targets foreign persons involved in the global illegal drug trade. Executive Order 13224 targets people and groups who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. People Added to the SDN List Victor Manuel Barraza Pablos – Also known as “El 40” – Born July 17, 1990, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Archivaldo Ivan Guzman Salazar – Also known as Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, “Chapito,” or “Tocallo” – Born August 15, 1983, in Durango, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar – Also known as “Alfredito” or “Menor” – Born May 17, 1986, in Jalisco, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Jose Raul Nunez Rios – Also known as “El Lic” – Born October 11, 1981, in Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel Sheila Paola Urias Vazquez – Also known as Sheila Paola Urias de Nunez – Born March 14, 1994, in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Companies and Groups Added to the SDN List Beach y Marina, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Involved in construction – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Carpe Diem Spa – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Offers beauty treatments – Website: www.sheilauriaspa.com – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Club Playa Real, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Provides tour operator activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Comercializadora Copado, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Sells household goods – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Eco Campestres Ultra, S.A.P.I. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Operates as a holding company – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios IMB 24 Siete, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Handles construction of buildings – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Los Chapitos – Criminal organization in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel MKT 24 Siete, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Works in advertising – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Mue Renta y Venta de Vestidos – Located at Avenida Francisco Solis No. 2601, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Offers beauty treatment services – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Proyecta Interna, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Handles construction activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios Sea Wa Beach Club, S.A. de C.V. – Located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Provides tour operator activities – Linked to Jose Raul Nunez Rios What These Sanctions Mean All property of these people and businesses within U.S. jurisdiction is blocked. U.S. persons must not do business with them. These actions follow U.S. laws meant to stop illegal drugs and combat terrorism. More information about OFAC sanctions is available at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken a new sanctions action. This was announced in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 113, on Friday, June 13, 2025. Who Is Affected OFAC has added new persons and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The names of these persons and vessels were published because OFAC decided that certain legal criteria are met. What Does This Mean All property and interests in property of these persons that are under U.S. control are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or make transactions with them. The vessels on the SDN List are also blocked because a blocked person owns or controls them. Key Dates This sanctions action was issued on May 8, 2025. Contact Information Questions can be directed to OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, Assistant Director for Licensing at 202-622-2480, or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. More details are also at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. Online Resources The SDN List and more information about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. Vessels Identified IMPALAS (S9Z4)Crude Oil TankerFlag: Sao Tome & PrincipeYear Built: 1999IMO: 9171448MMSI: 668116257Linked To: EMBRACE QUE LIMITED THANE (T7BR8)Crude Oil TankerFlag: San MarinoYear Built: 2002IMO: 9237228MMSI: 268246702Linked To: NISSHO LINES INCORPORATED STAR TWINKLE 6 (3E5173)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2004IMO: 9256987MMSI: 352003519Linked To: STAR TWINKLE SHIPPING LIMITED LAMD (also known as TAI HE) (3E6106)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2007IMO: 9320843MMSI: 352003859Linked To: HONG KONG PRIME TRADING CO., LIMITED SKADI (HPPN)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2001IMO: 9230971MMSI: 352421000Linked To: SKADI LIMITED BIG MAG (HORS)Crude Oil TankerFlag: PanamaYear Built: 2002IMO: 9263215MMSI: 356336000Linked To: PROPITIOUS FOREVER TRADING CO LTD All these vessels are now property blocked by OFAC as part of this action. Authority This notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Legal Reference Federal Register Document Number: 2025-10808. Filed 6-12-25, 8:45 am. Billing Code 4810-AL-P. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Individuals Linked to Illicit Drug Trade Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The sanctions are based on findings that these people have aided in the spread of illegal drugs or related activity. The action is based on Executive Order 14059, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade.” This order was issued on December 15, 2021. The order blocks property and interests in property in the United States for those involved with the illegal drug trade globally. The sanctions were announced on June 5, 2025. The full list of sanctioned individuals follows: 1. Mark Cromwell Also known as “Demon” and “Diamond” Addresses: Lot 40 Vigilance and Lot 10 Buxton, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Date of Birth: March 29, 1982 Place of Birth: Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 2. Paul Daby Jr. Also known as Paul Daby Ramsuchit, “Randell,” and “Rondell” Address: 127 D’Aguiar Park, Georgetown, Guyana Date of Birth: July 6, 1985 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0232980 (Guyana) National ID: 112094656 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 3. Randolph Duncan Also known as Rudolph Duncan Address: Guyana Date of Birth: February 18, 1970 Place of Birth: Georgetown, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Cedula: V-25086099 (Venezuela) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 4. Manuel Salazar Gutierrez Also known as “Manguera” and “Orejon” Country: Colombia Date of Birth: December 31, 1966 Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 76252205 (Colombia) Passport: BC336116 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 5. Yeison Andres Sanchez Vallejo Also known as “Andreas” and “Blacks” Countries: Colombia and Guyana (Arakaka, Barima-Waini Region, Guyana) Date of Birth: July 15, 1990 Place of Birth: Puerto Salgar, Colombia Nationality: Colombia Gender: Male Cedula: 1003698707 (Colombia) Passport: AU089105 (Colombia) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. 6. Himnauth Sawh Country: Guyana Date of Birth: June 3, 1988 Place of Birth: Cane Grove, Guyana Nationality: Guyana Gender: Male Passport: R0293133 (Guyana) Reason: Actions or transactions connected to spreading illegal drugs or their production. All assets and interests in property in the U.S. of these individuals are now blocked. U.S. persons are not allowed to do business with them. Further details about OFAC sanctions can be found at https://ofac.treasury.gov. For more information, contact OFAC’s Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Adds New Names to OFAC Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken new action. On June 6, 2025, OFAC placed new names on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This means all property and interests in property of these persons that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are now blocked. U.S. persons cannot do business or have financial transactions with these people. OFAC is part of the Treasury Department. It handles sanctions and makes sure they are followed. Sanctions are used to stop certain people and groups from using money or banks linked to the U.S. The OFAC notice was first issued on June 6, 2025. The official information was printed in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 111, on June 11, 2025. The notice includes detailed lists and information about who has been added. If you need more details, the full SDN List is on OFAC’s website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The web page also has additional information about sanctions. People with questions can contact OFAC. For Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 For Licensing: 202-622-2480 For Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Or visit: https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac The notice is signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. This action means that U.S. persons must not help or work with the listed persons. The law also blocks any items or money they might have in the United States. The official notice and the sanctions are published on pages 24699 to 24707 of the Federal Register for June 11, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Treasury Department Announces OFAC Sanctions Action Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a notice about actions taken by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This notice was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 105. OFAC has added one or more people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, also called the SDN List. According to this notice, OFAC decided that legal rules for adding these people were met. When someone is placed on the SDN List, all their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked. U.S. persons are generally not allowed to do business or other transactions with these people. The action became effective on May 29, 2025. This means that the sanctions started on that date. Extra information about the SDN List and OFAC’s sanctions programs is available on the OFAC website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. If anyone has questions about this notice, they can contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420 or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. There is also an online contact form at https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. This notice was signed by Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The official Federal Register Document Number is 2025-10055. Legal Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Actions Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published new sanctions in the Federal Register. These sanctions list new people and organizations that the U.S. government will watch and block. What Are OFAC Sanctions? OFAC is a part of the Treasury that makes lists of people and groups whose money and property in the United States are blocked. U.S. people are not allowed to work with them. OFAC uses these lists to stop crimes like selling illegal drugs and terrorism. New People Added to the List OFAC added two people to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List): Miguel Angel De Anda Ledezma Nickname: Miguelon Lives in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico Born September 16, 1984, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico Mexican nationality Male ID Number: AALM840916HTSNDG02 (Mexico) Linked to: Cartel Del Noreste He is blocked for working for, or being part of, the Cartel Del Noreste, a group punished under U.S. rules for illegal drugs and for terrorism. Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda Nicknames: El Ricky, Mando R, Mando Ricky Lives in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico Born January 21, 1998, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico Mexican nationality Male ID Number: GOSR980121HTSNCC04 (Mexico) Linked to: Cartel Del Noreste He is blocked for working for, or being part of, the Cartel Del Noreste, a group punished for illegal drugs and terrorism. Both men now have their money and property in the U.S. blocked. U.S. people cannot do business with them. Update to Cartel SANCTIONS OFAC also updated its information for the group called Los Zetas. This group also goes by other names: Cartel Del Noreste, CDN, and Northeast Cartel. The group is in Mexico. Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group Also called: CD N, Northeast Cartel, and Los Zetas Secondary sanctions apply under special U.S. rules for terrorism and for fighting illegal drugs The group is recognized as a terrorist and criminal organization. Money and property in the U.S. that belong to these groups or people are now blocked. Why Is This Important? OFAC uses Executive Order 14059 from December 15, 2021, to punish people in the global illegal drug trade. It also uses Executive Order 13224 to block property of people or groups tied to terrorism. The main aim is to stop crime and terror by blocking money from bad groups and people. Where to Find More Information Extra details and updates on sanctions are on OFAC’s official website: https://ofac.treasury.gov. Contact Information For more information, contact the OFAC Associate Director for Global Targeting at 202-622-2420, or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance at 202-622-2490. You can also use https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac. Legal Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Removes Two Individuals from OFAC Sanctions List Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the removal of two persons from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. The action was issued on May 21, 2025. This means the property and interests in property of these individuals are no longer blocked under Executive Orders (E.O.) 13850 or 13857. Individuals Removed: Leonardo Gonzalez Dellan – Also known as Leonardo Gonzalez – Located in London, United Kingdom – Date of Birth: September 11, 1966 – Citizen of Venezuela – Male – Venezuelan ID Number: 8639102 – Venezuelan Passports: – 073785390 (expired July 1, 2018) – 046041771 (expired May 24, 2016) – 002272834 (expired August 14, 2012) Alejandro Antonio Fleming Cabrera – Located in Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela – Date of Birth: October 3, 1973 – Male – Venezuelan ID Number: 11953485 – Vice Minister for Europe of Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Former posts include: – Vice Minister for North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – President, National Center for Foreign Commerce (CENCOEX) – President, Suministros Venezolanos Industriales, C.A. (SUVINCA) – Ambassador of Venezuela to Luxembourg – Chief Ambassador of the Venezuelan Mission to the European Union Further Information: The official notice appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 100, dated Tuesday, May 27, 2025, on page 22438. OFAC notifications and the full SDN List are available online at: https://ofac.treasury.gov. For more details, contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control at: Associate Director for Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing: 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Acting Director: Lisa M. Palluconi Office of Foreign Assets Control Department of the Treasury Legal Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.