Federal Register #2026-10518

OFAC Publishes Update to Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List

This notice from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announces updates to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) - Action Details: - Regulatory action updating the SDN List, not a procurement or contract opportunity - Updates target individuals and entities involved in the global illicit drug trade and terrorism - Legal authorities cited: Executive Orders 14059 and 13224 (as amended) - Entities and Individuals Listed: - Includes names, birth dates, places of birth, nationalities, and digital currency addresses - Notable entities: GORDITAS CHIWAS and GRUPO ESPECIAL MAMBA NEGRA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., both in Chihuahua, Mexico - Compliance Requirements: - All property and interests in property of listed persons under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked - U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transactions with these individuals and entities - No products or services are being procured or awarded; this is a sanctions and compliance notice only

Description

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on legal criteria. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. This notice details the sanctions action issued on May 20, 2026, including individuals and entities linked to illicit drug trade and terrorism-related activities.

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