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.