Treasury Freezes Assets of Drug Lords and Terrorists: Business Ban Enforced
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some folks involved in illegal drug trade and terrorism to its blocked list, freezing their U.S. assets and banning Americans from doing business with them. This action took effect on February 19, 2026, and anyone dealing with these individuals could face serious trouble. It’s a big move to keep bad actors out of the U.S. financial system and protect national security.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Named Persons Added to SDN List
On February 19, 2026, the Treasury Department's OFAC added the named individuals and entities in this notice to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
U.S. Hotel LLC Identified and Blocked
Hotel Management International, LLC (a.k.a. VALLARTA GARDENS RESORTS, LLC) in San Antonio, TX, was identified on February 19, 2026 as property in which a blocked person has an interest and is subject to blocking. U.S. persons generally are prohibited from engaging in transactions involving this U.S.-based company.
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