State Department Designates Clan del Golfo as Global Terrorist Threat
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government officially labels the Clan del Golfo, a dangerous criminal group from Colombia, as a global terrorist threat. This means their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. These actions start immediately to protect U.S. security and stop their harmful activities.
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U.S. blocking of Clan del Golfo assets
The action freezes or blocks the group's assets in the United States and prohibits Americans from engaging in business with Clan del Golfo, with the measures starting immediately on the determination dated December 4, 2025. The Department of State published this determination in the Federal Register on December 16, 2025.
Clan del Golfo named global terrorist
The Department of State determined on December 4, 2025 that the group known as Clan del Golfo is a foreign person that has committed, attempted, or poses a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism under Executive Order 13224, section 1(a)(ii)(A). This is an official U.S. government designation published in the Federal Register.
No prior notice for persons in U.S.
The Secretary determined that no prior notice will be given to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because prior notice could allow instant transfer of funds and render blocking measures ineffectual. That determination is dated December 4, 2025 and is published in the Federal Register.
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